In the heart of the ancient forest, the mist hung low, weaving through the towering trees like a ghostly river. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. Ethan moved cautiously, his footsteps barely making a sound on the moss-covered ground. He had been walking for hours, searching for the old ruins his grandfather had told him about. According to legend, they held secrets long forgotten by time, treasures hidden deep within the stone walls. As he approached a clearing, the faint outline of crumbling towers came into view, shrouded in mystery and silence.