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The horizon is a blaze in fiery red, deep orange, and blush pink.

The vibrant sunset is only visible in slivers between the trees, which stand

thick and tall around you. But what you can see of it is truly magnificent.

The sky above is darkening to a silvery blue as night approaches.

And the very first stars are beginning to twinkle faintly.

Their brilliance will grow as darkness falls here in the forest.

Your private cabin stands behind you, a haven of comfort and rest.

You're head inside to sleep in a while, but now you want to enjoy one of the best parts of

where you're staying. The fire pit.

It's large and ringed with heavy grey stones.

Despite their jagged angles, they fit together well, creating a protective circle around the center.

The remnants of someone else's fire are still visible.

Small chunks of blackened wood and mounds of ash provide the perfect base for the one you'll make now.

From a short stand near the cabin's porch, you collect an armful of kindling.

Your hosts were kind enough to leave some crumpled newspaper and wood shavings to help you start the fire.

You carry them all over to the pit and set them down in an untidy heap.

One by one, you place the pieces of newspaper and bundles of wood shavings inside,

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