PINELANDS SHADOWS: A BLIND MAN'S JOURNEY

The humid air sat heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth. Every step was a deliberate journey, guided by the echo under his cane tapping against the forest floor. His eyes, though closed, were intensely aware of the world around him, a tapestry woven from sound and texture. The whispers amongst the leaves, the rustle of unseen creatures, even