The Guilty River

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Set in a summer evening, the protagonist opts for solitude over a dinner party, choosing instead to engage in the unique hobby of insect-catching. Armed with a brush and a mixture of rum and treacle, they venture into Fordwitch Wood, reflecting on the changes that have occurred during their decade-long absence. As they prepare their trap to attract and stupefy moths, the atmosphere is both tranquil and suspenseful, hinting at the deeper themes of isolation and the passage of time.