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A Hero's Journey Short Story

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This short story begins with a man making his was through the white show and sleet of Alaska alone. The temperature is chilling and low. He is not scared or concerned in the cool temperatures as he begins his journey. He does not think about the future problems that can reveal because of the frightful situation. He is full of pride and confidence as he thinks that he will face no opposition. He discovers that it is less then fifty degrees out, because when he spits his saliva freezes before it drops to the ground. His main goal is to reach a camp on Henderson Creek where he will meet a few of his friends. He is traveling with a Husky, who is not pleased to be traveling under such chilly weather. Even though the husky does not want to journey,

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