The night is dark and full of secrets [Brennan]

The moon seemed to welcome Selene.

As she quietly slipped out of Cabin 7, it peeked out from behind the clouds, and the moonlight bathed the cabins with its light. Artemis' cabin glowed silver and for a moment, Selene stood mesmerized by the beauty of it. Today had been another disaster. She had talked to basically everyone she met but no one showed the slightest interest in her. Cabin 7 may be filled with her siblings but she felt estranged from all of them.

She sighed. What was I expecting? I've been a loner for the most part of 10 years in this camp, why would that change now?

Selene slowly made her way to the lake, keeping an eye out for other campers. It was one in the morning so it was dead quiet outside. "Thank gods", Selene whispered with relief. Everyone seemed to be asleep.
When she was a summer camper, she had developed this habit of sneaking out into the lake at the dead of the night. She loved the serenity of the place, of the whole camp actually, when everyone was deep into their sleep. The lake, most especially, had the stillness that she needed, especially at the end of a rough day. Like today.

Like almost every day.

Selene was almost by the water when she heard it: hushed giggling. To her dismay, a couple was talking quietly on the other side of the lake, all cuddled up and canoodling. Selene turned away swiftly, not wanting to look like an eavesdropper. And, okay, she'll admit, it made her feel even lonelier.

Well, the lake's definitely not an option tonight.

She could try the woods. It'll be far more secluded, and probably quieter. Or she could just go back to the cabin and hop into her bunk and force herself to sleep.

She sneaked a peek at the couple. They were already kissing, completely oblivious to anything but each other.

Forest it is then.

She's never entered the forest alone before. And never dreamed of doing it at night. She knew the South woods were filled with creatures for capture the flag, so she chose to explore the North woods, which hopefully was a lot less dangerous. She knew if she got deep enough she'll enter the protection of the treetop village. She'll worry about getting out later. The adrenaline rush from the thought of getting jumped at by a monster felt curiously good. She weaved in and out the trees until she reached a clear patch, one that let the moonlight in. She was deep in the woods now, and all she could hear were the rustling of the trees and the singing of the crickets. She sat down and leaned against a tree. "Dad," she whispered, closing her eyes. "Please. Help me find a friend."