The first steps have been taken, and it looks like you have not led your companion astray!
You arrive at a copse of trees, stunted and greying, but not less dense for it.
The ones at the front are in a perennial autumn foliage, as a warning and preparation for the darkness that lurks beyond.
You are ready to step inside, but your spirit advises caution: take a moment to steel yourself, or you may regret it later.
Read a book blurb of a novel with autumn vibes 🍂