The cold ran through the house, like children on a summer afternoon. Bringing with it, the sound of laughter. My family had been struggling with our finances ever since Pa lost his job with the company. They had made a grave mistake regarding the pensions of their employees. My Pa had been a convenient way to cover their mistake.

Since then he hasn't been able to find work anywhere. Winter has been the hardest. We have no heat and we've barely managed keeping the fire going. We, since, have had a guest visit us on occasion. I can only describe it as a cold wind, that brings your warmest memories. Somehow it brings that warmth and wraps it around you, making you feel like your relaxing on a warm summer day.

The winter chill had invaded our home. My family had been all but shunned from our community. But this entity has helped us make it through. Whatever it is, wherever it comes from, it seems to have a mind of it's own. I just wonder how long will it remain benevolent.
© Katie kay