A Short Story written for Writer’s Weekly and their Winter 24 Hr Short Story Contest in 2026. An 875-word story written on the following subject.
Her ankle betrayed her and she again found herself face down on the frozen pond. Two strong arms picked her up, and carried her toward the woods. Oddly, she wasn’t afraid. In a clearing ahead stood a stone house with smoke puffing from the chimney. He pushed open the door, and carried her inside, where she was shocked to see three…