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#013 Emerid

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Emerids are social, friendly birds that travel long distances through deserts, trying to make friends with lonely travelers and larger animals. They've been known to sing loud songs on hot nights, with nearby emerids all singing the same song. Those that spend much time in deserts typically develop a love-hate relationship with the emerid songs that keep them company during the day, but also keep them up all night.

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Release Date January 09, 2022

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PUBLISHED February 1, 2022

The Endless Walk by Andrew

We'd been traveling through the desert for months now and our supplies were dwindling fast. Edith had a nervous breakdown; Matthew suffered worse. I was on edge, but hanging in there — for now. As we set up camp for the night, I looked ...

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