And the Trees Stare BackBy: Gigi Griffis Many go into the forest. Only one comes back. 1989, Soviet Estonia. In sixteen year old Viks villageand the cursed forest that looms beyonddanger is everywhere. Soldiers threaten those who so much as dream of dissent. The villagers words are sharp with accusations of witchcraft. And deep in the heart of the wood, a lantern eyed spirit lies in wait to disappear those who wander too far past the trees. Vik knows because five years ago,