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A ghostly horse that appears on R. D. Bailey Lake.
Stallion of the Mist
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Stallion of the Mist
This story was submitted to the BCWPA by Sam Cook from Hanover, WV.
It was a crisp spring morning and far too cold to be in the water, but Sam couldn't wait any longer. She dragged her boat down the ramp, the lake stinging her bare feet. With a yelp, she pushed it off the asphalt, hopping into the kayak. A towel ready, she dried her feet and slipped them back into her socks and shoes.
Aside from the early-rising birds, Sam was the only one here. No other cars sat in the lot, and no other boats were in the water. It was quiet, peaceful, and perfectly clear. Shivering, she zipped up her jacket; the early morning dew had made its way onto her sleeves, sending a shiver down her spine.
Adjusting slightly, she paddled into the gently rippling, green water and away from the boat launch. She didn't come out here to exercise or adventure; it was just a routine she enjoyed. Rhythmically paddling, building speed, she rested the pole…
