Chapter 1: The Forest That Whispered Secrets The first light of dawn had barely touched the mountains when Raj Singh stepped out of his small wooden house, breathing in the crisp air that carried the scent of pine and damp soil. For most villagers, the forest that stretched beyond the fields was a place of caution. But for Raj, it was something more—it was alive, like an old friend who spoke in silence. He adjusted the st...