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#WritcoStoryPrompt116
Write a story about an ember and how it connects to your life.
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A group of campers looked lost and haggard amidst a vast forest. Their faces were painted with anxiety and fear as they slowly huddled together for warmth. They had nothing; no extra clothes, no food, and no water. They could barely even keep theirselves warm with the poor amount of clothing they had on.

The campers decided to settle on some soft grass encompassed by huge pine trees. Their little safe space did nothing to alleviate their miserable condition. Soon, the youngest camper despaired and broke down in tears.

The others kept quiet and stared blankly at the starry night sky. They had no hope left, they tried all they could, but they were now only hanging by a thread of...