Morning after

After a short and restless night, morning light streamed gently through the cabin’s small windows. Birds chirped outside, filling the air with a hopeful melody that marked the start of a new day. Jason woke first, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Emily groaned and stretched beside him. They had made it through the night. Neither spoke about the strange noises. Maybe, they thought, it had all just been in their heads.
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