I took a little journey to the unknown

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joanna had headed north after her encounter with the, gentleman, down in the odd woods near the sea. the mushroom spores had altered her mind for some time, and it was an experience joanna did not want to encounter ever again. caleb would have laughed if he'd been there. the thought of her husband had dampened her mood as she continued on what she considered a pointless trek. her feet hurt from walking so much, and she was so hungry. not even death had spared her from starvation.

joanna felt like there was nothing left for her to see or experience, not without him. the world had dimmed when he had gone, and joanna didn't think anything could bring it back. but when the woman stepped into the valley, it felt like color had begun to reappear in her world. it looked like, home. the pine forest, the lilacs in the meadow—all it was missing was caleb and their little cabin.

the woman followed the river up to where it began to curve and she was hit by the strong scent of wolves. well, at least she knew there were others out here. “hello? is anyone out there?” jo called as she looked around, feeling as if she had quite literally intruded into someone's home. would they chase her out? kill her if given the chance?

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joanna was patient in her waiting, despite her beating heart. it raced and thrummed, nervously waiting to see what would come to her. a sense of dread overcame her at the thought they'd be here. when the woman heard some rustling in the nearby prairie grass, she about jumped out of her skin when a voice answered and a tawny girl stepped out of the brush. the woman blinked before realizing she should answer before she called for reinforcements.

“oh, i'm sorry, sweetheart. i was just curious about who might be living here is all.” jo noticed the redness in the girl's eyes and the tracks from her tears along her cheeks. joanna wanted to ask if she were alright, but kept her questions to herself. not everyone would appreciate her prying, even if it came from a good place.

“my name's joanna. what's yours?” she allowed a soft smile to grace her features as she slowly lowered her haunches to the ground. she wasn't quite sure what to make of the girl, but jo knew she wasn't ready to leave just yet.

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