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I was driving along the narrow winding road that passes through the village when the head- and dash-lights began to flicker, then went out. At first I didn't think anything of it...then the car sputtered and died completely. Nothing I tried would start the car back up. Now, I know that typically I wouldn't need the lights on during the day, either the head or the dash...well the dash.
The headlights are on all the time now thanks to new car regulations...which can be annoying. But the dash, well, typically I don't. But the dense trees made it dark enough that it made the lights necessary. But when I tried to start the car back up, nothing would happen. There was not a response of *any* kind.
I wasted a good two hours trying to get that stupid piece of metal to move, but nothing worked. Finally, knowing I *had* to get to town before dark, I decided to walk. I didn't realize it was going to be quite the hike. It looked closer on the map. That and I didn't think it would get so dark quite so fast.
Looking around me, the shadows were almost pitch black now. I had no concept of time any more. How far left to go to the town, I have no clue.
Up until this point, I had been walking steadily...at some points, almost running. But there was little or no change in the scenery. I wonder if all forests are this unchanging, this constant. If they are, it is no wonder wood people always seem to be on the crazy side.
I decide to stop and try to get my bearings, though how, I am not sure. Looking around, I wonder...maybe I can see something if I get high enough. These trees *are* pretty tall, but I haven't climb a tree since I was a kid...and I wasn't ever really good at it. What if I fall? Should I...or shouldn't I? Should I continue to wander aimlessly and hope to stumble upon the town, or should I *try* to see if there is any hope of finding it. Who knows, maybe I am hopelessly lost, never to be found again? Though, if I can find the road, I could find my way back out. Too bad I wandered off it a while back.
(to be continued…)
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