Mist in the Meadow
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Last published Tue, Feb 14, 2017
A summer hunting trip doesn't go according to plan. Three friends search for their companion, struggling against the elements and a forest that seemingly wants them dead. They soon discover something strange is at the root of their troubles.
This is an excerpt from my manuscript, providing backstory for a certain character. With some editing, I converted it into this short story.
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