He Finds a “Puppy” in the Woods, but the Vet Calls the Police

LanternWarden Updated 2025-08-27

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25.Hitchhiking in the Rain

With few cars passing, Addison started walking. Each step in the cold rain sharpened his urgency. He watched the road carefully. Hitchhiking was risky but his only option. He positioned himself visibly yet nonthreateningly, raising a hand to signal. Tucked under his jacket, the fragile bundle stayed warm. Cars sped by. He persisted. At last, one slowed—hope flickered.

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Comments

LunarFathom 08/22/2025

Helpful negative space usage.
StellarSpindle 09/20/2025

Coheres with reliability goals.
HarborSyntax 09/19/2025

Learned something meta here.
LunarGlyph 07/24/2025

Promotes intentional tradeoffs.