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Morning wood

Author: Timi Rachael
last update publish date: 2026-02-03 05:37:55

Nathaniel’s POV

The wind kept screaming. Our blue tarp, which had been our only home for days, was shredded within minutes. I had scouted a small limestone overhang which was barely a cave, more of a deep cleft in the rock, two days ago while searching for the stream. I hadn't mentioned it because it was damp and cramped, but now, it was our only chance.

"Grab the thermal clothes! Now!" I shouted over the gale.

We scrambled through the dark, lashed by rain that felt like gravel hitting our ski
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