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Dr. Nays sleep.

A twig snaps underfoot and the young man freezes. The forest around him is nearly

pitch black. The full moon is hidden behind a bank of storm clouds that threaten to unleash their fury at any second.

The young man widens his eyes so he can take in as much light as possible.

It doesn't really help. He still can't see shit. He waits. He listens. He hears nothing but the night.

Careful of his footing, the young man takes a tentative step, then another, then another.

One foot in front of the next is how he makes it to the end of the trail.

Then he stares out at the open space before him.

A massive reservoir stretches out for miles,

and so did the storm clouds.

At least he can see better, even though the moon hasn't appeared from behind the clouds.

He looks up and shivers, knowing that if he doesn't find shelter soon, he is going to be trapped in what

promises to be a nasty bitch of a storm.

He'd banked on the storm.

He'd waited and hoped that it would take shape just at this exact moment.

It was to be the cherry on top of a bloody bloody Sunday.

But that was before it arrived. Now it's a whole different story.

Lightning seers his retinas and he winces at the sudden shock of pure light.

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