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a moment of magic in the crystalline tapestry of a winter's night.

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By Masagung GhestaPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
a moment of magic in the crystalline tapestry of a winter's night.
Photo by Kym MacKinnon on Unsplash

Under the silver shroud of a wintry night, Emily stood alone in the heart of the snow-laden forest. The soft crunch of her boots echoed through the stillness as she ventured deeper into the glacial embrace. Each step left imprints on the untouched canvas, a testament to her solitary journey.

The snowflakes, like delicate ballerinas, pirouetted from the heavens, weaving a choreography of shimmering crystals around her. The world was hushed, a symphony of serenity. A lone wolf's distant howl serenaded the moon, while the trees, draped in ivory, whispered secrets to the night.

In the midst of this frozen wonderland, Emily discovered a forgotten treasure—a weathered, red sled half-buried in the snow. Memories flooded back, of laughter that once echoed through these frost-kissed pines. She gently brushed off the snow, revealing a piece of her past frozen in time.

Unable to resist, Emily climbed aboard the sled, a smile playing on her lips. With a push, she hurtled down the slope, laughter echoing through the silent forest. For a fleeting moment, the world blurred into a kaleidoscope of white, and the weight of time lifted. In the snow-draped haven, Emily found solace—a moment of magic in the crystalline tapestry of a winter's night.

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