A Call That Led to a Grim DiscoveryThe mud was deeper than it looked. Deputy Nora realized that the moment she stepped into the back pen. What appeared to be a shallow stretch of wet ground quickly swallowed her boots, pulling her downward as thick sludge surged past her calves. Within seconds, the cold seeped through her uniform. The stench of ammonia and rot hung heavily in the air, making each breath sharp and bitter. But she did not hesitate. At the far edge of the enclosure, against a worn fence line, a mare lay collapsed and nearly motionless. The...
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