The Sweet Smell in the Woods

“A few years ago, I was walking through the woods… not on the trail, but just far enough

off it to feel quiet. Then I noticed something strange. This really strong, sweet smell — completely

out of place. Curiosity got the better of me. I pushed aside some undergrowth to see

where it was coming from. And that’s when I realized… someone had died there.

It was obvious they’d been there a while. I won’t go into details — but nature had already started

reclaiming the space. I called the police, and because I was so far out, they told me to

stay where I was until they arrived. It took a long time. By the time it got dark,

I was still there. Alone. In the woods. Sitting just a few feet away,