Wall of Rock

Jessica made her way up the sharp rocks to the top of the rise.

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No longer protected by the rocks, Jessica was pushed backwards by the now howling ice-cold wind. Using all of her remaining strength, she pulled herself closer to the tree as the wind-blown dust and small rocks stung the skin on her arms.

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Jessica put her hand up to cover her face as she looked towards the valley beyond. Her hair was blown back as the wind seemed to increase in speed and intensity. She couldn't see very far. The dust and wind began to sting her eyes as the roaring sound of the wind continued.

Look into the valley

Jessica noticed the tree was apparently dead, with a few gnarled, misshapen branches, and an almost petrified trunk with many pits and gouges in it.

She realized she would have to get past the tree to see into the valley.

Ok!