Post by Shain on Mar 22, 2014 2:14:51 GMT
The Thunderstorm
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Heavy clouds rolled across the sky and draped the forest within a pre-mature dusk. Occationally a sliver of light peirced down to guide weary travels to seek out shelter from the storm. The scent of wet brush and soil circulated the area, and trees began to sway with an increasingly aggressive motion.
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A soggy figure weaved through the trees. Her clothing was heavy with rainwater and her movement slow as the mud caught her shoes. When she turned the corner and spotted a decrepit looking house — almost certainly abandoned — she developed mixed feelings. Certainly she would be able to dry off if she could manage getting into it, but she had doubts concerning its occupancy. As she came to accept that she was already at risk for illness by being exposed to the elements, she decide to suck it up and hop through that nasty window.
The rainfall helped to mask her step as she scaled the tree. She firmly placed her feet on the limbs before leaning into the open window and peeking in, looking around for any sign of life. The rainfall made it equally impossible for her to hear any subtle noises inside, and the darkness blinded her.
"Arugh.."
Her heart began to race as she climbed inside the window..