The drone had unveiled an unusual pattern in the forest. A shape, standing out against the chaotic beauty of the wild, was formed by an array of trees, differently shaped and sized, but all sharing a mysterious uniformity. Circular in its foundation, with an outstretched arcing structure, the formation was akin to an avian creature taking flight. A sense of eerie wonder pulsed through the research station. Was this formation an act of nature’s whimsy, or was there a hidden hand of a lost civilization in play?
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