Henry, friend of the channel, has reached back out to Dead Net Studios with a tale that

defies explanation. In his latest email, Henry recounts a chilling experience from a
winter night in December 1980, when he and his friend ventured into the Midwest
wilderness for a coon hunting expedition.

"My name is Henry," he begins. "The story I'm about to tell you is completely true but
very strange. This event took place in the Midwest sometime in December 1980. A very
good friend of mine and I did a lot of coon hunting together."

On this particular occasion, Henry and his friend decided to explore a creek bottom that
had been largely untouched by other hunters. With the weather in the 50s and a light
wind, they gathered their hunting equipment and dogs and set out into the night,
anticipating a perfect evening for running the dogs and enjoying each other's company.

The duo walked about four city blocks down a blacktop road, heading towards the
bottom ground. Upon reaching an old farm road, they released their dogs, who eagerly
began searching for a track. As Henry and his friend walked and listened to the dogs,
they failed to notice the wind picking up and the temperature dropping rapidly.

Before long, the weather took a drastic turn, transforming into a full-blown blizzard with
rain, sleet, and snow. Visibility was reduced to just a few feet in any direction, and the
sound of the dogs was lost in the howling wind. Realizing they were lost in the blizzard,
Henry and his friend grew increasingly worried as their coveralls began to freeze solid
and their exposed skin tingled with pain.

Determined to find a way out, Henry took the lead, urging his friend to stay close as they
slowly but steadily pushed through the storm. When his buddy needed a rest stop, they
sought shelter near a tree line. After a brief respite, they pressed on, and it was then
that Henry made a startling discovery.

As he passed a massive tree, Henry felt an inexplicable warmth emanating from its
base. Initially thinking he was losing his mind, he cautiously approached the tree,
shining his spotlight to investigate. To his amazement, he found a large, upside-down V-
shaped opening, about six feet in diameter, and devoid of any critters.

Calling his friend over, Henry noticed that the temperature inside the tree was a
comfortable 80 degrees, a stark contrast to the freezing conditions outside. Moreover,
the area surrounding the tree was completely free of snow and ice. The two men, along
with their three dogs, sought refuge inside the warm, spacious hollow, shedding some
layers and eventually falling asleep.

Henry woke around 6 am to the sound of a snowplow, approximately a quarter-mile to

the north of their position. Noticing that his winter clothes had dried completely, he
roused his friend, and they geared up to head out, following the snowplow's path. Within
a few hours, they arrived safely back at his friend's house.
Later that morning, they encountered a farmer and his wife and inquired about the
mysterious warm tree with the large V-shaped opening. The couple's reaction was one
of shock and fear, as they revealed that they, too, had knowledge of the tree but had
been unable to locate it again. Eager to unravel the mystery, Henry and his friend
offered to guide the farmer to the location, but despite their best efforts, the tree seemed
to have vanished, its tracks obscured by the fresh snowfall.

In the years that followed, the legend of the warm, disappearing tree spread among the
hunting community, with many attempting to find it, all to no avail. The question
remains: did Henry and his friend stumble upon a natural anomaly, or did they
inadvertently cross into another dimension?

Henry's experience parallels stories of Ireland's Fairy or Hawthorn trees. The discovery
of the warm, protective tree during a blizzard is similar to encounters with Hawthorn
trees, revered for their sacredness and believed to be gateways between the natural
and the supernatural. This highlights the belief that certain natural entities possess
extraordinary qualities, offering shelter, warmth, or passage to those who encounter
them in dire circumstances. The hawthorn's role in folklore, guarding sacred places and
acting as a rendezvous for fairies, mirrors the mysterious tree's function as a refuge for
Henry and his friend. The inability to relocate the tree afterwards is explained by the
fairy trees' reputed ability to veil themselves. Do the magical trees of Irish Folklore exist
outside of Ireland?

At Dead Net Studios, we are committed to exploring these strange and inexplicable
tales, delving into the mysteries that lie at the edge of our understanding. Henry's story
is a testament to the enduring power of the unknown, a reminder that the world we
inhabit is far more complex and enigmatic than we often dare to acknowledge.

If you have had a similar experience or encountered something that defies explanation
and challenges your understanding of the world, we urge you to reach out to us at dead
net studios at gmail dot com. Share your story and join us in our quest to unravel the
mysteries that surround us.

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