Julia's POV Once I fully get to my feet, I use what strength I have accumulated in that short span of time to push my feet into the snow-covered ground, slipping only slightly as I run across the street to all the nearby stores, but with their lights off I can assume that no one is there. But for my safety I need to try.. I know that making noise is in my best interest because there has to be someone out here and awake. I know it is late but come on, the whole town doesn't go to sleep at 10.. right? Or maybe they do in small towns. I'm not sure but with the lack of movement or just any signs of life, it is making me worry that I might be out here alone. It's past midnight here, so I go from one store to the next, banging on their doors, hoping for someone to be there. "Someone please he

