Write a story about a group of friends who go on a hiking trip to explore a remote, mysterious forest

Write a story about a group of friends who go on a hiking trip to explore a remote, mysterious forest. As they delve deeper into the woods, they start to encounter strange and eerie occurrences that make them question whether they should continue on their journey. Eventually, they discover the dark secrets hidden within the forest and must find a way to escape before it’s too late.