Snowflakes fell

fell

fell

all around.

The sun sank low behind the mountains leaving only a trail of violet and yellow clouds draped across a pink sky like some marvellous laundry drying on the line.

Kelty knew night was gathering around her too eagerly and that she should return home quickly with properly booted feet.

And yet...

Are you thinking of tr...

"Shh."

Because if you want to try again...

"SHHHHH SHH!"

okay, the Voice whispered. i'm here if you need me.

Kelty stood beside her boots and began to conjure that elusive feeling. Her arms felt heavy, but...

... then they began to tingle.