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Synopsis
In a world where forgotten names are whispered among the trees, a grieving brother named Elias ventures into the mysterious Forest of Forgotten Names to find his sister, Lila, who vanished without a trace five years ago. The forest is no ordinary place—its trees are alive, their leaves rustling with the stolen memories of those who have disappeared. Elias soon discovers that the forest feeds on the names of the lost, erasing their identities from the world. But when he finally finds Lila, she doesn’t recognize him—or even her own name.

The Forest of Forgotten Names

That's how long it had been since Lila vanished.

Elias's Life Now

Elias, now 22, lived in the same small town. He worked at the local library, surrounded by books but never reading them. His parents had moved away, unable to bear the memories. He stayed. He couldn't leave. Not yet.

Every night, Elias dreamed of the forest. He saw Lila's face, heard her laughter, felt her hand slip from his. He woke up sweating, clutching the carved bird she'd left behind. The word *Remember* haunted him.

The Turning Point

One morning, Elias found a letter in his mailbox. No return address. No stamp. Just his name written in shaky handwriting. Inside was a single sentence: *She's still there.*

Elias stared at the letter, his hands trembling. He knew what he had to do. He packed a bag—food, water, a flashlight, the carved bird. He left a note for his boss: *Gone searching. Don't wait for me.*

The Journey Back

The forest looked the same—tall, dark, and silent. Elias stood at the edge, his heart pounding. He took a deep breath and stepped inside.

The Forest's Changes

The trees seemed taller, their branches thicker. The air felt heavier, as if the forest was holding its breath. Elias heard whispers, faint and distant. He followed them, deeper into the forest.

Elias found a piece of fabric caught on a branch. It was from Lila's favorite jacket. His heart raced. She had been here. Recently.

As Elias walked, he noticed something strange. The trees had names carved into their bark—names he recognized. His parents' names. His own name. And Lila's, over and over. But there was another name, one he didn't know: *The Guardian.*

Elias felt a chill. Who—or what—was the Guardian? The whispers grew louder, more urgent. He realized they were calling his name.

The chapter ends with Elias standing in a clearing, surrounded by trees. The whispers stop. The forest falls silent. In the center of the clearing is a single tree, its branches twisted into the shape of a face. The face speaks: *Welcome back, Elias.*

Chapter 2: Five Years Later