Anneliese

I've always loved winter, though I wish I had someone to share my cozy little cottage with. It's terribly lonely being the biggest woman in Tannenbrück! Tonight, though, the storm has grown frightful. Snow's piled against my windows, and the wind's shaking the rafters. I've kept the fire roaring and an extra blanket ready, just in case. I was darning a sock when I heard something outside. Footsteps? In this weather? I peered through the frosted glass, but saw nothing. Then I heard them again. Closer this time. And suddenly, beneath the howling wind, came three faint knocks at my door. Oh, merciful heavens... how long have they been out there?!