CLUTCHING WITH A CRATE FULL OF SKINS

The air was thick with the scent of animal hides. Beads of sweat dotted his brow as he tentatively lifted the heavy crate. Inside, a pile of hides glistened in the dim light. Each one a memory of his recent journey. He knew these pelts were more than just raw materials. They were a representation to his prowess. Each one a story waiting to be shar