A Hiker Finds a Giant Plant in the Forest – Upon the arrival of the guards, he is told that he's not supposed to see it
Julian was hiking in the forest with his dog, Spike, when he suddenly stumbled upon a massive plant. Spike began barking, and Julian quickly understood why the plant gave him chills. Out of nowhere, a forest guard appeared and started running towards the young man and his dog.
He shouted, "Watch out!! Don't stay there. You're not supposed to see this." Julian was stunned by what was happening. What was this plant doing here, and who had placed it? He didn't know it yet, but this discovery was about to turn his life upside down...
Not the right place for a dog
Julian was initially worried about Spike. He had to move away from the plant. "Don't stay there?!" he exclaimed. This wasn't a place for a dog. He had never seen anything like it before, and they had to get away as quickly as possible.
The forest guard wasn't alone; two helicopters were circling in the sky. "We're going to have to take you with us, Julian," the guard said. "You weren't supposed to see this." What was so special about this forest? And what kind of plant had Julian just discovered?
A normal day gone wrong
For Julian, his day started off normally. He woke up, got ready, and went downstairs. He expected to find his dog waiting for him at the front door. "Spike! Spike!" Julian cried. He was starting to worry. Where could he be? Julian opened the door leading to the backyard, and Spike came running.
Strange, the young man thought. He was certain he had left Spike inside the house the night before. He served him breakfast and prepared his hiking gear. Julian lived in a small town nestled between two mountains. There was always something new to explore.
A new spot on the map
He checked his map to look for a place he hadn't yet explored. Julian loved hiking and discovering new locations. He spotted a small spot that wasn't marked on the map and decided to check it out.
He prepared his car and settled Spike in the back. They always went hiking and walking together. He could never have imagined that going out that day wasn't a good idea.
The hiking destination
As he drove up the mountain, Julian noticed that the place was different than what the map indicated. There was supposed to be an open area for Spike to roam freely. Instead, there was a dense forest. "My map must be old," Julian thought. But something was off. This forest was peculiar.
Julian parked and started his hike. He passed through breathtaking scenery and couldn't believe he had never heard of this place before. He was part of a hiking group chat, and no one had ever mentioned this spot. Spike was as happy as ever. But it wouldn't last.
Where is Spike?
After taking a long break, Julian decided it was time to continue his hike. He called for Spike, but the dog didn't return to his master. He must have run off somewhere.
Usually, Julian wouldn't worry and would just keep moving, as Spike always caught up with him. But this day was anything but ordinary. Julian decided to search for his dog.
Revisiting his steps
He retraced his steps back to the car, but Spike wasn't there. He decided to go back to the spot where he had taken a lunch break, but even there, Julian couldn't find his dog.
After wandering aimlessly for ten minutes, Julian had the unsettling feeling that he was actually lost. How was that possible? He was certain he was on the right path. Or maybe not... Everything looked the same.
An open meadow
Julian stumbled upon an open meadow in the forest. It was idyllic and perfect. Almost too perfect. But he could smell the flowers, so it had to be real. It felt like he had entered another world. He could only hear the serene song of birds and the wind rustling through the trees. But there was something else - he saw movement behind an old willow.
It was hard to make out what it was as the 'thing' was hiding in the shadows. He wondered what kind of creatures lived in this forest. It was evident that few humans ventured into this area. Then, he heard a strange noise coming from the tree. A soft crack or a whimper, perhaps?
There's Spike!!
Suddenly, Spike appeared with a leap from behind the tree. Julian was relieved to see him. "No more running away, Spike!" he said. But the dog had an unusual look in his eyes. He seemed a bit nervous. Julian had never seen him like this before. What had happened during his absence? The young man decided it was time to leave the mountain and let the dog rest.
But Spike seemed to want to stay for some unknown reason. Julian found it strange, but he also wanted to learn more about this strange forest. He felt almost compelled to stay.
Special flowers
The master and his dog walked along a gravel path. Along the path, white flowers were blooming. Julian had never seen such plants in his life. He was dizzy with their fragrance.
Everything around him smelled wonderfully. Spike ran about as if possessed, rolling in the flowers. They looked delicious, and Julian almost wanted to taste them. Almost...
What a view?!
Julian had lost track of time. The sun was setting, painting the sky a beautiful shade of orange. "As if this place wasn't enchanting enough," he thought.
He had completely forgotten where he was or what he was doing. He was not far from forgetting who he was at this rate. Spike ran off into the distance ahead of him. He couldn't even see him anymore. But Julian paid little attention to it.
Waves in the trees
All Julian could focus on were the sounds and colors of the forest. They seemed to intensify continuously. The trees began to sway gently in the wind.
It reminded him of waves rolling in the sea. The birds sang the most beautiful melodies he had ever heard. It felt like he was in a dream. But it wasn't a dream at all.
Walking in circles
The only thing Julian could remember was waking up in the same spot. What had happened? He was sure that he and Spike were actually trying to leave this place, searching for a way out of the forest.
Were they walking in circles all this time? He rummaged through his bag to find his map, but couldn't locate it. He checked his phone, but there was no signal, and certainly no Wi-Fi. Great...
Are You Okay??
Julian stood up and felt a bit groggy. He started walking, but walking straight was quite difficult. Spike ran towards him and barked as if he wanted to show him something.
Julian followed his dog along the path they had traveled the previous day. He tried to remember the events of the previous day but quickly grew frustrated as he couldn't.
Getting weirder and weirder
Spike ran ahead of Julian, and he had to hurry to keep up with his furry companion. He shielded his face from the pollen floating all around him. Then, he stopped.
The hiker couldn't believe his eyes. "Spike, don't stay there?!" he shouted. It was getting weirder and weirder. Julian picked up Spike and put him in his backpack. It was too dangerous.
Need to capture all this on film
Julian took out his phone and started filming. No one would believe his story. He needed proof. This kind of thing only happens in movies. He was sure he would go viral on social media.
He looked at his phone, but the screen was black. Strange, he had charged it yesterday and hadn't used it since... That also meant he hadn't recorded anything, unfortunately. A strange sensation overcame his body.
An extraordinary forest
There was something suspicious about this forest. And it was all connected to the thing in front of him. It must be. After all, it wasn't an ordinary forest. He took a few steps closer.
What could it be?? It was almost as tall as him, with white spots and points that resembled teeth. Suddenly, he understood what he had been staring at so intently from the beginning.
Taking a sample
It was a gigantic plant. But it was definitely a new species. Julian wanted to keep physical evidence and decided to cut off a piece of the plant that he could carry with him.
He pulled out his pocket knife and got to work. It was much harder than he had anticipated. This plant had sturdy vines, and a lot of sap was oozing from them.
The plant felt like sandpaper
Julian's hands started to get very slippery because of the sap. He had to hurry before they got too wet. Finally, he managed to acquire a piece of the plant.
It felt rough in his hands, like a piece of sandpaper. He quickly made his way back to his car. But as he finally managed to exit the forest, another surprise awaited him.
The bizarre plant
Psychedelic flowers?! That's what it was! The forest Julian found himself in was actually in a prohibited area regulated by the government. He hadn't noticed the signs indicating that the property was private.
They were conducting experiments with different types of psychedelic flowers and cross-referencing the results to create a powerful substance. Of course, none of this was explained to the bewildered hiker.