Eerie screams and disturbances plague hikers on mountain

As dusk settled on the mountain, a group of hikers found themselves gathering firewood, a necessary task given the persistent rain. They managed to set up their tent just as the downpour subsided. Seeking to clean up after a day of trekking, they headed to a nearby stream. Glancing at his watch, one of the hikers noted it was nearing Maghrib (sunset prayer time) and urged the others to hurry before darkness fully enveloped the area.

Their quick wash was cut short by a sense of unease. While returning to their campsite, a chilling, prolonged scream echoed from the nearby forest. The sound, heard only once, left the group exchanging worried glances. They quickened their pace towards the tent, pondering the source of the scream. It didn't sound like a wild animal, yet the presence of humans in the dense forest at that hour seemed unlikely. The unexplained scream sent shivers down their spines, especially as old tales of spirits roaming at night came to mind.

Later, as they prepared for evening prayers, the atmosphere was shattered by a cacophony of noise from the nearby bushes. It sounded like a troop of monkeys or macaques creating a ruckus. One hiker cautiously peered into the dim light, observing nearby trees swaying violently as if something was shaking them, yet no animals were visible. He tried to reassure his friends, attributing the noise to monkeys, but the unsettling sounds persisted, accompanied by the sensation of objects being thrown at their tent.

Following the prayers, an eerie silence fell upon the surroundings; the earlier commotion vanished as suddenly as it began. A check of their belongings revealed everything was intact, with nothing missing or damaged. They gathered the collected firewood and built a campfire, sharing a simple meal of instant noodles and coffee. Despite the strange occurrences, they eventually decided to retire for the night around 10 p.m., the unsettling events of the evening leaving a lingering sense of mystery.