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It Begins Chapter 50

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Jim McCoy
Mar 18, 2026
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A mushroom circle was what I had been told to look for. One of the animals Kaylee had sent out had found it. I was told that it would be one of “Kaylee’s scouts.” I had no idea what the glow meant. I also knew that I needed to find out. I looked around. It had gotten dark while we were eating. That was a staple of camping life, especially this early in the spring. It also meant that finding that circle was likely to be a challenge. Then again, I didn’t know how much time we had before we had to attack. I also didn’t know what I was going to find there. I had been told I’d find “answers” but not to what. I decided I couldn’t afford to wait.

“What kind of animal found the circle, Kaylee?” I turned my eyes toward the ground briefly, “And how far away is it?

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