Beyond the Boundary

The next morning, a hushed discussion unfolded between Caleb and his companions as they stumbled upon a chain-link fence skirted with “No Trespassing” signs. The ground beyond it bore the marks of recent activity—footprints and disturbed foliage.
Jason pointed out that someone had cut a small, discreet opening in the fence, just large enough for a person to slip through. The allure of the unknown beckoned them, the restricted area promising answers that the open river couldn’t provide.