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The people there spoke so much about the beauty out here, beyond the edge of town, that

you just had to see it for yourself. Dusk has fallen already. The ambient light is the

kind of peaceful grey that comes before the dark blanket of night covers everything.

You remember hearing from people about a special full moon tonight?

They said it was rare and that on such a night, amazing and magical things could happen at the

waterfall. Cundering our pymages in your mind of what you might encounter, you drive along,

enjoying the easy ride. A local radio station provides a mellow background hum as the car

coasts along the open road. You find yourself humming along when you recognise a tune.

The road ahead is mostly empty as few people head out this way regularly.

To either side, a wild bushes and brambles that sway as the car passes.

The plants grow in the haphazard way they often do on unpopulated roads like this one.

Their branches stick out at odd angles, like they're competing with each other to reach across

your path. The headlights of the car make intricate patterns as the road dips and falls,

illuminating a long stretch ahead. You feel like you could stay this course forever,

even though there are such lovely sights awaiting you at the end of your journey.

Driving is an incredibly therapeutic action you think to yourself.

The constant state of motion and being in control of how fast or slow you go can take your mind off

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