Chapter 22: New Camping Site 
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the forest, Georgia and Martin stood hand in hand at the edge of the clearing, their hearts heavy with grief yet filled with a sense of peace. They had come a long way since that fateful weekend, facing unimaginable horrors and overcoming insurmountable odds, but through it all, they had remained together, united in their mission to protect the forests they loved.
"I can't believe it's over," Georgia said, her voice barely a whisper as she gazed out into the darkness.
"It feels like just yesterday we were setting out on our first adventure together."
Martin squeezed her hand gently, his eyes reflecting the sadness in her own.
"I know. But we did it. We defeated the Wendigos and put an end to their reign of terror. And we couldn't have done it without Boris, Marta, Oscar, Laura, and Mario."
Georgia nodded, her eyes shining with unshed tears as she thought of their fallen friends. "They'll always be a part of us, no matter what. We'll carry their memory with us wherever we go."
As they stood there in silence, the sounds of the forest enveloping them like a comforting embrace, Georgia and Martin felt a sense of closure wash over them. The chapter of their lives that had been filled with fear and uncertainty was finally coming to an end, and they were ready to embrace whatever the future held.
But even as they prepared to move forward, they knew that their journey was far from over. There were still mysteries to uncover, adventures to be had, and forests to protect. And as long as they stood together, they knew that they could face whatever challenges lay ahead.
"We can't let their sacrifice be in vain," Martin said, his voice filled with determination. "We have to share their story, make sure that the legend of the Wendigo is never forgotten."
Georgia nodded, her heart swelling with pride at the thought of honoring their friends' memory. "We will. We'll tell their story to anyone who will listen, make sure that the world knows what they did for us and for the forest."
And so, as the stars began to twinkle overhead and the sounds of the night filled the air, Georgia and Martin made a silent vow to carry on their friends' legacy. They would explore and protect the forests, sharing their story with anyone who would listen, ensuring that the legend of the Wendigo lived on for generations to come.
And as they turned to leave the clearing behind, a sense of peace settled over them, their hearts lighter than they had been in a long time. For though they had faced unimaginable darkness and loss, they had emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before.
Together, they would continue their journey, honoring their friends' memory with every step they took and every adventure they embarked upon. And as they disappeared into the depths of the forest, the spirit of Boris, Marta, Oscar, Laura, and Mario walked beside them, guiding them on their path and watching over them from above.
The snow-covered mountains stretched out before Georgia and Martin as they drove through the winter landscape, their breath visible in the cold air as they chatted excitedly about their latest camping adventure. The mountains loomed tall and majestic, their peaks glistening in the sunlight as they beckoned the couple onward.
But as they rounded a bend in the road, a sudden movement caught their eye. Martin slammed on the brakes, his heart racing as he tried to make sense of what he was seeing. Standing in the middle of the road, illuminated by the headlights of their van, was a creature unlike anything they had ever seen before.
It was tall and gaunt, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light as it stared at them with an intensity that sent shivers down their spines. Martin's hands clenched the steering wheel tightly as he tried to maneuver around the creature, but it seemed to move with an unnatural speed, darting in front of the van with a chilling grace.
With a sickening thud, the van collided with a tree on the side of the road, sending Georgia and Martin lurching forward with a cry of alarm. The impact was jarring, the sound of metal crunching and glass shattering filling the air as the van came to a sudden stop.
Dazed and disoriented, Georgia and Martin slowly regained their senses, blood dripping from cuts and bruises on their faces from the force of the impact. But as they looked up, their hearts froze in terror at the sight that greeted them.
Emerging from the darkness of the surrounding forest were the unmistakable silhouettes of Wendigos, their twisted forms moving with an eerie grace as they closed in on the wreckage of the van. Georgia and Martin's screams echoed through the night as they realized that they were trapped, their fate sealed by the creatures that had haunted their nightmares for so long.
With nowhere to run and no hope of escape, Georgia and Martin huddled together in the van, their hearts pounding with fear as the horde of Wendigos drew closer. The last thing they saw before darkness consumed them was the glint of the creatures' eyes, filled with hunger and malice as they prepared to claim their final victims.
---- The End ----