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A Needed Escape

Anna and Elise had talked for weeks about taking a break from the city. Work stress, missed calls, and nonstop screens had worn them thin. So when Elise suggested a hiking trail deep in the forest reserve she’d once visited as a kid, Anna jumped on it. “There’s no cell service,” Elise warned. “Even better,” Anna smiled. Nature, peace, and time together sounded perfect.
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