Yeah, a fake fireplace log is definitely plausible! I was starting to thing that maybe something 'heat damaged' which was why I was thinking Do Not Puncture. Even if not a fake log, maybe something that got thrown on an open fire.
Hey Kassaundra
Wow .. definitely intriguing and I am subscribing because I would also love to hear thoughts.
I do not know what it is but I would like to share some thoughts about certain aspects which may help you or someone else come up with an answer.
From what I understand petrified...