Snowfall: A Short Story

The first snowfall of the season in Alia's kingdom means the celebration of the holiday Snowfall will commence the next day. It is a time to celebrate not only the season of winter but also the faeries who keep the weather from getting too bad. Also, one special child is picked each year to venture into the woods and pick the special blossoms that will be displayed at the final parade. When Alia is picked to be the year's flower retriever, she is thrilled at the honor. But once in the woods, it is quickly revealed to her that this year, things are different. This year, dark forces are out to stop the Snowfall celebrations.
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Cover credits, as always, go to the magnificent @Hayleyautumns!