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Pam looked through a chain-linked fence. “There it is.”  She pointed at the broken-down factory in the distance. “Told you I found a sweet-looking pad.”

              Quin shook her head.  “I don’t know.  Place looks spooky.”  She rested her hands on the fence.  “Besides, look at the no trespassing sign.”

              Pam turned her head.  “Oh, come on.  That thing has a major layer of rust on it.”  She pulled herself up the fence.  “You are not scared, are you?”

             “No?  Quin looked around.  “I just think there are better areas to hang out.”  She put her hands into her pockets.  “Besides, if we go too far into these forsaken areas, it will be hard to practice for the gaming tournament next week.”

              Pam jumped down and landed on the other side of the fence.  “Hey, I have a hotspot in my backpack, remember.  We are going out there to practice on our own and get a leg up on the competition now; come on.  Are you scared that the place is going to be haunted or something?”

              Quin narrowed her eyes.  “No.”  She began to climb the fence.  “But I still think we should be careful.”

              Pam narrowed her amber eyes.  “Why? We are the only ones here.”

              “Because.  Ouff.” Quin shook her head after she landed on the ground.  “Weird things have been happening lately.  Didn’t you see the news yesterday?  That poor reporter turned into a massive blueberry.”

              Pam snorted. “I am sure that was a publicity stunt. People can’t turn into blueberries.”

              “Still, I think we should be careful.”  She took a tentative step forward.

              Pam laughed.  “It will be fine.”  She patted Quin on the back.  “Now, let’s go explore for a bit.  I want to find a place to set up before nightfall.”  She ran off towards the broken factory doorway.  “This is so cool.  Come on, Quin.”

“Coming.”She scratched her arm as she walked towards the factory