S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Zone of the Chernobyl

Deep within the Red Forest lies a macabre stand of warped oaks known only as The Hanging Trees. Their unnatural growth twists into grotesque, grasping shapes—some say they resemble writhing figures in pain. Tangled black moss hangs like nooses from thick branches, swaying even without wind. Few dare linger here. The area is plagued with audio hallucinations, sudden memory lapses, and a creeping sensation of being watched. Some stalkers claim the trees whisper secrets or repeat voices of the dead. Others vanish completely after entering this grove, their gear sometimes found neatly placed at the edge of the clearing. Notable Features: Twisted, dead trees thick with hanging tendrils Muted ambient sound, interrupted by sharp anomalies Psy-field interference (low-level) Ghostly apparitions have been reported by several independent sources