Mystic Runes of Despair

Write about a runic inscription from folklore that when read aloud, opens a gateway to a world crawling with unspeakable horrors.

Runes and symbols often hold crucial importance in and are essential elements of numerous folklores carrying mysterious powers and messages. What if voicing out a runic inscription from folklore sets free the ghastly paranormal? This prompt opens a creative window into exploring how something scholarly can turn nightmarish, and how unleashing unknown forces might lead to cataclysmic horrors. It also allows the exploration of themes such as curiosity’s consequences, the esoteric world, and battling unleashed malevolence.