Stay on the main path
The sign at the trailhead may or may not have been part of the atmosphere, but you decide not to risk it— besides, as far as you know, that path probably leads to an employees-only area, and you have no intention of getting in trouble for trespassing. The path is long and winding, but eventually you reach the top of the mountain and see the Shinto-esque shrine up close; more statues of nine-tailed foxes decorate the area, with a garden-like area off to one side. The entryway of the temple is open, the darkness within seeming to beckon to you. Where do you go now?
Written by CoggerD on 30 October 2023