“ The Lost Stranger “
Whispers in the Snow
Episode 1 …
Shards of Winter
The air was sharp and icy, carrying a biting chill. Snowy winds howled through the barren landscape, and the eerie rustling of branches created a sound that seemed to mock the silence. It was as if the cold itself was brushing past, its icy fingers trailing across the skin, disappearing as swiftly as it came.
Standing at the door was a woman, wrapped in a long black overcoat. Her hands, gloved and elegant, clutched a Gucci purse. On her finger sparkled a diamond ring that caught the dim light, while a black woolen hat shielded her head from the frost. She stood there, knocking persistently, her breath misting in the air as she shivered uncontrollably.
The door creaked open, revealing a man in his early fifties with a sharp, yet kind face. His voice was deep but cautious as he asked, “Yes? Who are you?”
The woman offered a faint smile, though her lips quivered from the cold. “Hi… My name is Julie. I’m from Italy. My car broke down nearby, and there’s nothing around for miles. Somehow, I managed to walk about 2 kilometers searching for shelter and found your house. I…” She trailed off, her voice faltering as the biting cold seemed to steal her words.
