The cold air seeped in through the cracked dormitory windows, a steady reminder of the raging snowstorm outside that turned the quaint village into a frosty wonderland. I had been locked inside for what felt like an eternity—two days, but who's counting? As beautiful as winter is, it brings its moods, unpredictability, folding over me like a heavy blanket of snow. It seduced me with its shimmering appeal yet warned me sternly—it was a force to be reckoned with, not to be tangled with.
The storm raged, muffling everyday sounds and forcing our small community to stay indoors. Most of my friends were busy enjoying the usual winter fun: hot cocoa, silly board games, and, of course, way too much alcohol. But I wasn't in the mood for celebration. The truth is, I had discovered something far mor
