The village, located next to an ancient, sprawling forest, had a grim tradition. Every harvest season, the villagers offered sacrifices on a dilapidated altar deep in the forest. They believed that this practice pacified the invisible forces of the forest, providing abundant harvests, protecting against diseases, and mitigating harsh winters. There were also rumors that the sacrifice was being held back by a monstrous creature living in the forest.

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However, this year a misfortune befell the village. Crops withered in the fields, livestock died without explanation, and a heavy foreboding hung in the air. Fearing the impending winter and the unknown forces they had apparently angered, the villagers made a desperate decision. The animal was no longer enough; they wanted to sacrifice a human, a price they hoped would restore balance and calm the anger of the forest.

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