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act three,   chapter two
do you want to build a snowman

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"What's up, new campers?" Gadget runs onto the stage, making the crows erupt in cheer. "I thought I'd sing a little song. Maybe one or two of you wanna sing along."

Welcome to the Shallow Lake
of your dreams
Where the days are full
and nights are serene

On the way back to your yurts
don't forget the lake is dirt
If you fall in no one will hear you scream

EJ lets out a dramatic, yet soft scream, falling into Andrea's lap. The girl rolls her eyes with a chuckle before messes with his hair as he lifts himself back up.

At Shallow Lake, at Shallow Lake
We dive right into
every friendship that we make

At Shallow Lake, at Shallow Lake
Each year we come from near and far
to sing our hearts out in a barn

The stars of Shallow Lake

Aiden nudges his cousin, making her chuckle once again, "One, two, three."

At Shallow Lake

"There is no lake!"

At Shallow Lake

"It's all a fake!"

When you eat the tacos
that's your first mistake

"Big mistake." EJ starts to excitedly sway to the music, moving Andrea to follow his lead with a bright smile.

At Shallow Lake

"Shallow Lake!"

At Shallow Lake
Don't go too far into the woods
or you'll be gone for good
Under the stars of Shallow Lake

"Shallow Lake! Shallow Lake!"

Shallow Lake

"EJ, that was really cute." Ashlyn leans over to say to her cousin.

"Yeah, we sing it every night." EJ says, making all the newcomers eyes go wide. "I'm just kidding. We don't.

"What's next, the blood sacrifice?"

"Now, give it up for the Wood!" Gadget announces,
"He loves some noise! Yeah!"

The audience erupts in cheer once again as the camp director makes his way onto stage. "All right, all right, settle down. Settle down!" The crowd hushes, "For those of you who don't know, I'm your camp director, Dewey Wood."

"Dewey Wood?" EJ yells out.

"Yes, he would."

"Dewey Wood?"

"Yes, he would!"

After a beat, Dewey continues on with his speech, "I'm gonna keep this short and sweet. It's another summer. Let's have fun. Friendship is magic. Be careful what you flush. Okay?"

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