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Jumbie Berry
The surrounding area was lush and green. The
two of them looked around at the beauty of the
forest, their faces a mixture of awe and
excitement.
The two of them ran ahead. Once their parents
finally caught up, they began to slow down so
that they could examine the forest closer and
take in the view. Hibiscus flowers littered the
forest floor; it was not hard to tell that they had
just gone out of season. Tree roots spread
throughout the earth like veins.
They continued on the nature trail and found
fresh sparkling streams and many different plants.
As they entered the next part of the forest, the
calls of the Amazona guildingii began to become
clearer and clearer. They came upon an old
wooden bench and decided to sit and rest.
Amanda noticed two menacing eyes staring back
at her and she jumped in fear, her heart only
slowing when she realised those ‘eyes’ were just
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