The old tree behind the house was cursed. Its bark split like veins, and thick black sap oozed from the cracks.

When it rained, the roots would hum, a low, wet sound that made the earth tremble. We cut it down last year. Burned it. Buried the ashes.

Tonight, something stands in its place.
What happens next?

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