South Dakota Storm

The storm rumbled ominously in the distance, its dark clouds gathering like an army on the horizon. The air crackled with electricity, and the scent of petrichor hung heavy, promising a deluge. As the first drops fell, they danced upon the parched earth, sending up little puffs of dust. Then came the wind, whipping through the trees with a ferocity that made branches sway and leaves tremble in anticipation.