By the Firelight

The summer of 1990年, a group of 20 high school girls decided to embark on a camping trip to the Whispering Pines forest. Dressed in their uniform short skirts, knee-high white socks, and brown leather shoes, their laughter echoed through the dense woods. As twilight approached, they gathered around a blazing campfire, exchanging eerie local legends. The flicker of the flames and the rustle of the night seemed to breathe life into their stories. However, none of them knew that a more terrifying legend silently stalked the shadows of the woods—a hunter with a dark obsession.

Among the girls was Mei, an adventurous spirit who loved a good scare. As she told her ghost story, a sudden scream tore through the night air. The girls froze, peering into the darkness. The sound had come from Yuki, who had wandered away to get more firewood. Rushing to her aid, they found her, clutching her foot, blood seeping through her white sock. Before she could explain what happened, a dark figure appeared, brandishing a crossbow. The hunter had found his prey.

Panic ensued as the girls scattered in different directions. The hunter's twisted smile grew wider as he methodically targeted their white-socked feet. Mei and a few others managed to find temporary refuge among the trees, but the sight of their friend's bloodied sock filled them with dread. As they tried to strategize, the hunter caught up, setting off traps that injured more of the girls, their cries echoing in the forest.

The group of girls, now whittled down, tried to navigate their way through the dark, treacherous forest. The hunter, equipped with various weapons, set off snares and traps designed to maim their feet. Emma, another brave soul, stepped into a bear trap, the metal teeth tearing through her white socks. Her scream of agony was a beacon for the hunter, who delighted in her pain. Despite their efforts to free her, the hunter closed in, enjoying every moment of their struggle.

As daylight broke, the forest floor was speckled with blood. Mei and the remaining girls limped on, their once pristine white socks now stained red. Each step was a reminder of their ordeal and danger lurking behind them. With no clear escape in sight, they realized they needed to confront the hunter. Preparing makeshift defenses, they steeled themselves for the incoming confrontation, knowing it was a fight for their survival.

The hunter emerged, confident and sinister. He taunted them, but Mei's determination blazed stronger than his malevolence. With coordinated efforts, they fought back using the little they had. They managed to disarm him, but not before he incapacitated another girl by slicing her sock right down to her foot. The pain and horror fused into a raw power, helping Mei finally subdue him.

Now in control, the girls tied the hunter to a tree, ensuring he could do no more harm. The forest seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as Mei walked towards the rising sun, their ordeal finally over. Help soon arrived, and the girls were treated for their wounds. Though their white socks were beyond repair, their spirits were strong. Mei vowed they would never forget the terror they faced and overcome together.