Part 2

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Out in the distance I heard wolves howling with moon shining like the gleam of a sword and leaves of trees and shrubs appear spirited.

There was a chill down my spine but I convinced myself to keep going .

I saw a flicker of light .......no hope not faraway and possibility of companions being there lit me up like Christmas lights and started chasing it like Man chases wealth.

Finally,I reached my destination to find a spooky, intimidating and lonely house.

I felt like gold-medal winner and knocked at the door with controlled excitement and it opened at every creaking noise as the face of the lady was revealed.

A wrinkled old lady greeted me at the door. 

"Hello, I'm sorry to bother you at this time but is there any chance I could be here for the night?", I asked.

"Of course Dear! it looks you are completely soaked, come sit by the fire and warm yourself",she said politely.

To those words I came in and though there was warmth in the cottage there was coldness in her eyes as though they were lifeless but I still went in cause that hot fireplace was looking very engaging.

She came back with some cookies and milk while I told her what a nomadic day I had....      

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