The gold mine part 1

Part 1: The Whispering Winds

The small town of Raven's Hollow was a place where secrets were buried deep—sometimes literally. Nestled in the shadow of the Blackridge Mountains, the town thrived on tales of a legendary gold mine hidden within the treacherous peaks. For generations, the mine was spoken of in hushed tones, its location shrouded in mystery and guarded by a curse that only the bravest or most foolish dared to challenge.

Don Donny Donald was neither a hero nor a fool—just a man desperate to escape his past. A former soldier with a reputation for getting into trouble, Donny had wandered into Raven's Hollow with little more than the clothes on his back and a thirst for redemption. The townsfolk avoided him, sensing the storm of violence that lingered in his eyes, but one old prospector saw something different.

"You're looking for something, aren't you?" the grizzled man, known only as Old Ben, said one night at the local tavern. His voice was as rough as the mountains, and his eyes gleamed with a strange intensity.

"Maybe," Donny replied, downing his drink. "Depends on what you have to offer."

Old Ben leaned in, his voice dropping to a whisper. "The gold mine. I know where it is."

The words hung in the air like a spell. Donny's hand tightened around his glass. "You expect me to believe that?"

The old man grinned, revealing a gap-toothed smile. "I've been there, boy. Lost my brother to it. The mine's real, but it ain't for the faint of heart. The winds up there... they whisper secrets and lies. If you listen too closely, you might lose more than your way."

Donny's heart pounded in his chest. He didn't believe in curses, but the promise of gold was too tempting to ignore. "Show me," he said, his voice steady.

Old Ben nodded. "At dawn, we'll head out. But mark my words, lad—whatever you find up there, it won't be what you're expecting."


stay tuned for part 2

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