As the sun sets on Halloween night, we're trading in our usual camping spot for a spooky one. We've set up camp near an old abandoned mine, surrounded by twisted trees and overgrown bushes. The air is crisp with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves.
The darkness is palpable, and the only sound is the distant howling of wolves. It's the perfect atmosphere to get into the Halloween spirit.
We're all dressed up in our Halloween finery, from witches to zombies to superheroes. The campfire crackles and spits as we take turns telling scary stories and sharing spooky legends.
The flames dance across the faces of my fellow campers, casting eerie shadows on the surrounding trees. It's a night for making memories that will last a lifetime.
As we settle in for the night, the sounds of the forest take on a new level of intensity. Every snap of a twig or hoot of an owl makes us jump with surprise.
But it's not just the sounds that are getting to us - the darkness itself seems to be alive and breathing down our necks. It's exhilarating and terrifying all at once.