The dark woods are shrouded in a somber stillness, where withered trees stand like ghostly sentinels. Their twisted branches stretch out like skeletal fingers, reaching into the oppressive gloom. The canopy above is sparse, allowing only occasional, muted rays of light to filter through. The air is heavy with an eerie silence, as if the woods themselves are holding their breath, creating a haunting, desolate atmosphere. The forest feels both ancient and abandoned, immersed in a quiet, melancholic darkness.