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Drama Fiction Suspense

Day 1 9:00am

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (97% charged)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (84% charged)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (filled with filtered tap water)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (filled with filtered tap water)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (100% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP

1 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

Day 1 9:00pm

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (56% charged-limited cell service)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (44% charged-limited cell service)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (half filled with filtered tap water)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (half filled with filtered tap water)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (100% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars 1 Oatmeal Raisin Cliff Bar 

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP 1 16 oz bag of GORP

1 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

Day 2 9:00am

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (100% charged-limited cell service)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (100% charged-limited cell service)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (half filled with filtered tap water/half filled with boiled lake water)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (half filled with filtered tap water/half filled with boiled lake water)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (37% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars 1 Oatmeal Raisin Cliff Bar 

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP 1 16 oz bag of GORP

1 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

Day 2 9:00pm

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (66% charged-limited cell service)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (53% charged-limited cell service)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 3 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (half filled with a mix of filtered tap water and boiled lake water)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (half filled with a mix of filtered tap water and boiled lake water)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (37% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars 1 Oatmeal Raisin Cliff Bar 

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP 1/2 16 oz bag of GORP

1 can of bear spray 1/4 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids 1/2 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads 2 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape 1/2 roll of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes 5 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment 1/3 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen 3 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

Day 3 9:00am

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (0% charged-limited cell service)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (100% charged-limited cell service)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 3 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 2 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (empty)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (filled with boiled lake water)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (0% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars 1 Oatmeal Raisin Cliff Bar 

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP 1/2 16 oz bag of GORP

1 can of bear spray 1/4 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares 2 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids 1/2 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads 2 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape 1/2 roll of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes 5 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment 1/3 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen 3 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

Day 3 9:00pm

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (0% charged-limited cell service)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (39% charged-limited cell service)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 3 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 2 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (empty)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (half filled with boiled lake water)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (0% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars 1 Oatmeal Raisin Cliff Bar 

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP 1/2 16 oz bag of GORP

1 can of bear spray 1/4 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares 2 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids 1/2 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads 2 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape 1/2 roll of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes 5 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment 1/3 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen 3 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

Day 4 9:00am

1 male, 31 years of age

1 female, 29 years of age

1 fetus, first trimester

1 iPhone 11 (0% charged-limited cell service)

1 Samsung Galaxy S23 (0% charged-limited cell service)

1 black North Face backpack

1 teal Osprey backpack

1 Marmot Catalyst two person tent

1 12x12 ground cloth/tarp

1 LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag

1 Coleman Heritage sleeping bag

4 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 3 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles 2 TrailBuddy Adjustable trekking poles

1 YETI canteen (empty)

1 Hydro Flask canteen (empty)

1 tube of Coppertone sunscreen SPF 50

1 portable charging station (0% charged)

1 LED flashlight

1 Leatherman multi-tool

1 map

1 REI Ultralight Collapsible Pouring Pot - 2.2 Liters 

1 freeze dried meal - Beef stroganoff 

1 freeze dried meal - Chicken, rice, and mushroom

1 freeze dried meal - Lasagna

1 freeze dried meal - Vegetable stew

2 packets of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Blueberry Instant Oatmeal

2 packets of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal 1 packet of Quaker Oats Peach Instant Oatmeal

2 Oatmeal Raisin Clif Bars 1 Oatmeal Raisin Cliff Bar 

1 Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar

1 Coconut Chocolate Crisp Clif Bar

2 16 oz bags of GORP 1/2 16 oz bag of GORP

1 can of bear spray 1/4 can of bear spray

1 axe

1 axe sheath

1 mallet

1 ferro rod

4 flares 2 flares

1 first aid kit

-1 box of medium size adhesive band-aids 1/2 box of medium size adhesive band-aids

-8 gauze pads 2 gauze pads

-2 rolls of adhesive tape 1/2 roll of adhesive tape

-10 alcohol wipes 5 alcohol wipes

-1 tube of anti-bacterial ointment 1/3 tube of anti-bacterial ointment

-2 instant cold packs

-6 packets of 250mg ibuprofen 3 packets of 250mg ibuprofen

-1 pair of scissors

-2 pairs of non-latex gloves

November 01, 2024 22:35

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2 comments

Brian Webb
10:31 Nov 08, 2024

Excellent and super creative piece! The progressive depletion of the list tells a story that happens within the readers mind rather than on the page. So much fiction is a writer leading their reader by the nose through every aspect of setting, character, action, etc. This offering is on the opposite end of the story telling spectrum. It provides only the barest details and allows the reader to understand what happened in their own unique way. Great work! Thanks for sharing.

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Tricia Shulist
21:31 Nov 05, 2024

That was weird, but enjoyable. Sooo many questions. Who made the list? At first I thought it was a forensics scene-of-crime list, but then things started disappearing on the first day. Were the people staying in the same place, and the list reflects things disappearing while they were camping? The creature was taking them, right? Very interesting and thought provoking take on the prompt. Thanks for sharing.

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