At first, I didn’t go close. The shape and color looked strange enough to make me hesitate, and I couldn’t tell if it was harmless or something I shouldn’t touch. I stayed a few steps back, just watching it like it might move if I got too close. Curiosity pulled me forward slowly, and I leaned in for a better look—careful, cautious, and slightly unsettled. No matter how long I stared, I still couldn’t figure out what it was, and not knowing made the moment feel even more unsettling.
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