Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Contract
Seasoned killers carry out their mission with practiced efficiency
Key Events
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Contract Killers at Work — Seasoned killers escort victim to mob graveyard Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy
Location: Woodland
Escape into Darkness
The victim breaks free, forcing the hunters into unfamiliar territory
Key Events
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Victim Escapes — Billy breaks free and disappears into the woods Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy
Location: Forest
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Lost in the Woods — Killers become disoriented despite familiarity with area Characters: Frank, Terry, Len, Dimitri
Location: Dense Forest
The Forest Awakens
As night falls, the woods reveal their supernatural nature
Key Events
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Night Falls — Forest transforms as darkness envelops the area Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy, Maddy, Holly
Location: Dark Forest
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Supernatural Discovery — Uncover dark truth about the woodland Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy, Jonny, Jimmy
Location: Graveyard
Ancient Evil
The hunters become the hunted as they face the supernatural entity
Key Events
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Supernatural Discovery — Uncover dark truth about the woodland Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy, Jonny, Jimmy
Location: Graveyard
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The Woodsman Appears — Ancient supernatural force reveals itself Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy, The Woodsman, Maddy, Holly
Location: Forest
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Final Showdown — Survival battle against the ancient entity Characters: Frank, Terry, Billy, The Woodsman, Jonny, Jimmy, Len, Dimitri
Location: Graveyard