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**As autumn sets in** **The last leaf on the tree clings**  **Cannot leave its home**


 * The Gold Bars **

Adventurer Mark Jackson was a 6'3" blonde man, who had very simplistic ideals. 'Grab the treasure and go!' was his logic when going on treasure hunts with his short, 5'6", black-haired, and ambitious partner, Luke Prominent. In the summer of 1964, they were exploring Argentina in quest of a cave full of traps, but at the end of the cave was a large stockpile of gold bars worth tens of thousands.

On their third day in the South American country, the duo arrived in a small village called Panuaino. It was a nice village, filled with fountains, colorful apartment buildings and kind people, but with wet, muddy ground for roads. Luke asked a local villager about the legend of the cave. The man replied, "People say the treasure is in Pakanu Cave, which is located about a kilometer from here, near Carmen Lake. But nobody has ever gone there and came back to tell their story." The two thanked the local, and headed off to the cave.

They arrived at the cave with no troubles. Once the two got to the entrance, Mark said while entering, "Well, here goes nothing!" Once inside, Mark instantly stepped on something and heard a 'crack!' noise. He quickly looked down and saw that he had stepped on a skeleton. He slowly got off the old pile of bones, and started to regret coming to the cave, fearing that he could end up like the man-turned-skeleton. He continued through the cave with Luke, finding no traps at all. "Huh. Maybe the part about the traps is really just a leg-" Mark humbly said, but was interrupted by Luke shouting,"Look out!" "Gah!" Mark shouted. He quickly looked down and saw that he was about to step into a bear trap. He swiftly jumped back and said, "Whew! I stand corrected!"

The two continued through the cave, watching their surroundings like a hawk, and avoiding more traps like trip wires activating rigged shotguns, more bear traps, and even a fake gold bar filled with sleeping gas. Finally, they reached the end of the cave, and found that the legend was true. There was a large pile of gold just sitting there, waiting to be taken. Since the gold was heavy, the two could only put a few bars in their backpacks. Looking around some more, Luke found a hole in the corner where they could climb out. The band of adventurers escaped the cave through the hole, and returned to Panuaino, with news of their success in the gold hunt.

In the later weeks and months, the two sold the gold, became rich and famous, and were the talk around the world for a while. They were featured in magazines, newspapers, and other forms of media. Now, their story has inspired many new peoples to go exploring for gold, and seeing the sights of the world.

**The End **

**The Mystery Zone **

**There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. **  **It is a dimension as exciting as a thrilling case and confusing as complex algorithms. **  **It is the difference between intrigue and accusation, between detectives and policemen, and it lies between the fine line of anger and his/her's natural interest. **  **This is the dimension of discovery. **  **This is an area we call...//THE MYSTERY ZONE.// **

//__**ODE TO SAMMY **__// Oh, Sammy, your presence in our household is taken for granted,  the way you bark is hammy,  and as you panted  coming back from chasing a ball,  you were so tired as if you had just walked to Miami. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">You play with so many blue balls, you could fit them all into an exhibition hall. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">We love you, Sammy.

**A form of Alan** **Irish name** **Son of David and Hayley Long** **Named for parents' friend** **Who loves acting, writing short stories, video games, and pretzels** **Who fears snakes** **Resident of Oxford, Alabama** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Long **
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