The exercise:
Well, this is embarrassing. Apparently I've only used this prompt once, way back in November of 2017. The embarrassing part being my intention to make it a somewhat regular prompt and, obviously, failing utterly in that regard.
But allow me to begin to make amends by taking this opportunity to present you with another opening scenario for you to take where you wish:
The Grey Woods were a magical place. This was no secret. All of the villagers understood the power of the place; some even dared to use it to their own advantage. Most, however, preferred to let the Woods be, hoping that the Woods would in turn ignore their existence.
Visitors to the village were warned, in no uncertain terms, to stay well clear of the Woods. Though some had more questions than others, and some had images of secret, hidden treasures swirling in their imaginations, all heeded the warnings.
Well, almost all.
