1919 - Riner, Virginia
While building a small cabin on newly purchased land in Riner, Virginia, Theodore Cromwell heard what sounded like laughter and ringing bells coming from the adjacent forest. He ignored it, assuming heat and exhaustion were taking a toll.
Later that night, as he settled into his pitched tent, he saw orbs of light swarming in the darkness. He gathered his boots and axe, carefully walking toward the supernatural manifestation. Through the branches, he saw a dancing trickster turn slowly to acknowledge him with a sly smile and a disarming bow…
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