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The Cabin off the Lake

The fog rose and settled above the bone chilling water of the lake. A cabin sat just off of the murky shore, and the faint sound of crickets could be heard. Rays of sunlight began to pierce through the trees hovering above the eerily picturesque setting. Just two years ago this cabin had been inhabited by a youthful couple trying to build a life of perfection together. It had been perfect. There was a garden full of colorful flowers and a cobblestone pathway which led to the lake. Now the overgrowth of the forest engulfed literally everything.

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