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pm around here.”
     
    “Okay, I will be in later for dinner.” Keisha wanted to take a shower before she did anything else. Heading back to her car, she placed the key in her purse and took out her car keys. She saw the young man sitting at the counter drinking some coffee. His features could be seen through the window. He had handsome features that shocked Keisha that they were so strong.
     
    Moving her car so that it would be in front of her room, she parked and opened the trunk pulling out her small overnight bag. She did not need much, just a change of clothes and a few little extra’s. As she entered the room she thought she heard a howl and dismissed it. They were in the woods after all.
     
    Taking her shower, she changed into a comfortable slip dress and grabbed the room key. Heading over to the diner, she found Henrietta cleaning the counter. The young man was gone. Sitting down, she looked at the menu. Deciding what she wanted, she though he chicken sounded good.
     
    “Do you have the baked chicken?” Keisha asked.
     
    “Yes, it is a house favorite.” Henrietta answered.
     
    “That is what I will have along with a glass of red wine if you have it.” Keisha nodded at Henrietta.
     
    “Right away. What would you like on your salad, or would you prefer soup?” Henrietta smiled. “We have potato and leek soup made fresh today.”
     
    “Ranch dressing would be great.” Keisha answered as Henrietta went to the kitchen and began to prepare Keisha’s food. “So you say the lake is only about a mile away?
 
    “Oh yes Keisha.” Henrietta beamed as she talked about it. “One of the most beautiful lakes you will ever see. Looks just like a mirror when there are no storms.”
     
    “I think I will go there tomorrow.” Keisha stated as Henrietta brought her the salad. As soon as dinner was done, Keisha excused herself and went to her room. She just wanted to crawl into bed and sleep. It had been a few long weeks as she had been preparing for this move.
     
    “Goodnight Henrietta.” Keisha said as she paid the bill and headed to her room. Once in her room, she tossed and turned. Turning on the television to break the silence, she found a good horror movie and started to doze off. Then she heard it. There was a terrible scream that sounded like howl. Then some scuffling noises. Soon she heard snapping and growling. She thought she was imagining things and then put the television on mute. She heard them as if they were right outside her window. Knowing what Henrietta said, she still went and looked outside. When she looked up she saw the largest full moon she had ever seen in her life and then more snarling and snapping.
     
    Looking around she did not see anything, she most certainly did hear it though. Then in the distance she saw what seemed to be a dog running across the road into the woods. It was limping as it ran. Not long after she saw that she heard whimpering coming from the woods. Stepping back into her room, she shut the door and crawled under the covers, pulling them up to her chin. She turned off the television and listened to the sounds around her until sleep over took her.
     

The Trail
     
    Keisha got up and quickly got ready for the day. She wanted to see this lake that Henrietta was talking about. She put on a pair of khaki shorts and a light shirt. Grabbing a jacket to go with her and slipping into her walking shoes, she made sure the room key was in her pocket. Walking over to the diner, it looked abandoned.
     
    As she entered, she saw Henrietta who waved at her holding up a pot of coffee. Keisha nodded yes and walked in to sit down. Looking around and seeing the beauty around her, she was glad she had stopped here. There was such peace. Henrietta brought her a cup and filled it.
     
    “Would you like something to eat?” Henrietta asked. “You look like you are going for a walk today.”
     
    “I thought I would go check out that lake.” Keisha answered.
     
    “I will make