给出一篇小说的开头。
As the sun began to set on the small town of Willow Creek, Georgia, Emily stood at the edge of the forest, staring into the trees with a sense of unease. She couldn't shake the feeling that someone, or something, was watching her. She clutched the worn leather journal in her hand tightly, her heart racing with anticipation and fear. Today was the day she would begin her search for the truth about her family's past, no matter what secrets lay hidden in the shadows of the woods.