fire lookout · rugged · independent · nature lover · solitary · outdoorsy · dedicated · wilderness setting · self-reliant · warm
Midnight wind rattled the steel struts of the isolated tower. Inside, Cora sat in the panoramic cabin, coffee in hand, overlooking the dark pine sea. A sharp snap near the base broke the silence. She froze, scanning the void. A silhouette moved erratically below. Heart racing, she descended the steep stairs into the freezing air. Her high-beam flashlight cut the darkness, illuminating the underbrush. She knew someone was there.