Shadow in the TreesAfter surviving a harrowing encounter with a Tikbalang in the Philippine forest, Sofia returns to confront the lingering curse that ties her to the haunted land. Joined by her mentor Kent and the haunted family she vowed to protect, Sofia must restore balance to a fractured forest, where ancient guardians clash with malevolent forces born of broken offerings. As shadows grow stronger and the line between ally and foe blurs, Sofia faces a battle for survival that will test her courage, her resolve, and the bonds of trust she's built.Will she uncover the truth behind the forest's wrath in time, or will she be consumed by the very darkness she seeks to banish?