The water rippled as the stone crashed into it, sending out soothing waves to Sebastian’s feet. He shuddered as a cold breeze washed over him and clung harder to his sweater. The pond was freezing this time of the year, but he refused to let it deter him.
Twenty long years had passed since he had last stood here, at this very same spot, when he had taken his oath. As he stared at the crystal clear water, the painfully buried memories resurfaced in his eyes, playing in flashback like an old cassette.

"Seb you idiot, come back here!"

The sparkling sound of laughter filled the air as Adrian chased after his best friend. It was a surprisingly warm morning for a small Michigan town experiencing winter. The two boys were out at their favourite spot in the tiny world they knew, a fresh pond, hidden in the lush forest bordering their homes.

Sebastian continued to run, desperate to save his chocolates from Adrian, a.k.a. the evil Cocoa Monster. Unfortunately, he...