Windigo

They heard rattling sounds that didn't come from the wet leaves they stepped upon, and upon closer inspection behind the foliage, they found glowing red eyes that weren't coming from the wisps.

What was more, the many parties that came in with them in the forest were nowhere to be seen even though they were just meters apart when they entered.

It was like the forest was alive and changed with every group.

Luckily, Roxy didn't separated from Michael's group.

The rattling noises were getting louder, like the sound of cicadas in summer, while the glowing red orbs were coming nearer in their location until the sound stop and the silence that soon followed was deafening.

Evie readied her staff, and Michael stepped in front of her and assumed a fighting stance.

"Don't worry, Evie. As long as I am around, you'll be fine. I took up Kendo at school and learned martial arts." Michael winked, flashing his most dashing smile.