Dreams Buried In Ice

As the vibrant days of summer wane, groundskeeper Ben Walter finds himself sinking deeper into the quiet despair that has shadowed his life for far too long. Tending to the sprawling park once felt like his only solace, a fragile sanctuary amidst the storms in his mind, but with the summer heat living on into the autumn, even it has become just another chore in his trial of a life. But when Eva, a spirited yet enigmatic woman, comes into his life, Ben feels the faintest flicker of hope-one he hasn't dared to feel in years.

Eva's presence brings warmth to his cold reality, but she has her own scars, secrets buried beneath her bright smiles. As the season transitions into fall and then winter, their bond deepens, and the lines between salvation and destruction blur.

In a world where love may not always be enough, will Ben and Eva find the strength to save one another-or will the harsh winds of winter sweep them both away?

**Warning:** This story contains themes of mental health, language, and physical and sexual abuse. Read with care.