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Cave Fiction

Welcome to my cave. I hope you find the darkness and slight moistness pleasant. There is a fire going in the centre of the cave, and there is enough room to stand in most places. Scattered around the floor is a collection of firewood, beds and storage areas. There is a narrow deep trench outside that the cave is concealed within, and this trench carries on a little way down the hill to carry water away. A small river runs through the trench, full of clear and pure water. A large pile of granite rocks conceal the entrance, and a door has been fashioned from nearby oak branches.

I have finally coated the gap between the hillside and the rock of my cave with a waterproof sealant, so although no water will get in, it will retain it's authentic rocky look. Aside from waterproofing benefits, this also acts as insulation - thus requiring less of my precious wood stock to keep warm.

Now that Summer is fast approaching, the trees within the small valley that my cave is in have begun to re-sprout, and the shrubbery has grown ten-fold. Now there are lots of plants to eat, use for fuel and shelter.

A safety issue has arisen with the possibility of becoming trapped within the cave, which has caused me to expand the cave. I now have dug a second exit, that is heavily concealed on both ends. Whilst performing this operation, I also took the time to give the cave a spring-cleaning - now all the mold and dirt has been cleaned, making for a much more comfortable living space. Lastly, I discovered a small leak in one corner, and decided to investigate. My findings were that there is some form of natural cave concealed behind one of my walls - a finding that I will be investigating further when I have more time.

Unfortunately, it seems that the natural cave was only about two foot in diameter, but it is enough to store the cold foods in! I've rigged sealant into it, and put up a rickety wooden door to it. The cupboard is now partially full of various pickles and natural potions, and I have started to add some functionality items to the cave. Such items include a small bread oven built into the side of the fire pit in the style of a Celtic hut's one, and also in similar style I have suspended a cast-iron cooking pot from the roof using iron links.

What?

The idea of my cave is basically metaphorical for that place which I dream of, where I can live in comfort and the style that I'd prefer. This is a fictitious description of that perfect place, built upon a mental image of many places I have been in the past that I loved - including many sites upon Dartmoor.
Mind, saying all that - I'd rather live in a comfortable home than a cave if for anything more than a few days!