Treasure Hunt

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through nearby woods, leading

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expertise, the group set out to uncover t

ion filled the air as they p

the morning sun cast long

hat their lives were a

she had uploaded the map and letter. The scre

id, pointing to the symbol on the map. "This

t. "I think I can help with that. I've stu

g the cipher, their fingers flying across the

ctions to the map or the mysterious X. Matt researched potential t

hidden patterns or markings. He notice

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the reflection'?" Jack repe

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up. "I think I kn

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relate to the tre

need to figure

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hours of work,

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east wind, where shad

t confirms the wi

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nd headed out, the night ai

ation: the o

m, its weathered wooden slats

get to work

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over the horizon, the group gat

shadow,"

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compartment

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ment with a

he journey continues