Welcome back to Walking Dread, your daily dose of spooky stories! Buckle up, listeners, because tonight's tale will chill you to the bone.

Deep in the heart of a small town nestled near a haunted forest, hikers are going missing. The townsfolk are scared, whispering about bears and serial killers...but they're ignoring the age-old legends that lurk just beneath the surface.

One man isn't afraid – Old Tom, a seasoned hunter who knows the secrets of the woods. He’s seen the monstrous tracks, smelled the stench of decay… He knows the truth: a Wendigo walks among them.

This isn't just any monster, folks. This beast is fueled by the forest's rage, a physical manifestation of climate change’s wrath. As the woods wither and die, the Wendigo grows stronger, hungrier.

Old Tom knows the only way to stop this terrifying creature is to fight fire with fire. He journeys deep into the Wendigo’s lair, armed with the ancient knowledge passed down through generations. He's not going to kill this monster; he's going to make a deal with it, a bargain that will cost him everything.

In a chilling confrontation, Tom faces the Wendigo spirit to spirit, offering himself as a vessel for its monstrous hunger. The woods fall silent as the beast retreats into the shadows, but Tom knows the price of his sacrifice. **He returns to town, forever changed, a chilling reminder that the old ways are never truly forgotten. **

Join us as we explore the chilling story of The Hunter's Bargain, a tale of sacrifice, ancient evils, and the monstrous price we pay for our disregard of nature. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review…if you dare.

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