Swiftcurrent Creek When you're lost in the dark, look for the light.

With the weather chilling, Eshe knew that she didn’t have much time now to harvest the last of the herbs in her garden. There was frost every morning now, and she kept a close eye on her plants; it wouldn’t be long until they died.

Today, knowing she had a few days of gardening and herb preparation coming up, she searched the territory for the largest turtle she could find. It would help her keep the plants tidy as she picked them. She scoured the creek’s shoreline, searching for a turtle that fit her criteria.