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This Winter


Synopsis


A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman's acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper - now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.

The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.

I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…

I'm not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I'm going to block it all out Just for today.

"Happy Christmas, " I say.

Summary

Chapter 1: Winter's Grip

* Winter's arrival sends shivers down the land; snow blankets everything in pristine white.
* Example: The icy wind howled like a banshee, whipping snowflakes into a blinding fury.

Chapter 2: The Winter's Tale

* A group of travelers embarks on a perilous journey through the treacherous winter wilderness.
* Example: John, Mary, and Tom braved the sub-zero temperatures, their breaths forming icy clouds before them.

Chapter 3: The Frozen Lake

* The travelers encounter a vast, frozen lake that blocks their path, tempting them with its smooth, deceptive surface.
* Example: The ice glistened invitingly, but its treacherous depths lurked beneath the icy façade.

Chapter 4: The Wolves' Howl

* As darkness descends, the travelers hear the chilling howl of wolves, prowling in the shadows.
* Example: Fear gnawed at their nerves as the wolves' chorus sent a shiver through their spines.

Chapter 5: The Night Visitor

* A mysterious figure approaches the travelers' camp under the cloak of darkness, its intentions unknown.
* Example: A pair of glowing eyes appeared in the gloom, watching them intently from afar.

Chapter 6: The Blizzard

* A fierce blizzard erupts, threatening to consume the travelers in its icy embrace.
* Example: The snow swirled like a thousand tiny daggers, obscuring their vision and freezing their souls.

Chapter 7: The Ice Cave

* The travelers stumble upon an ice cave, providing shelter from the relentless storm.
* Example: The flickering flames from their small fire cast an eerie glow on the icy walls.

Chapter 8: The Lost One

* One of the travelers becomes separated from the group during the blizzard, desperate and alone in the wilderness.
* Example: Anna wandered aimlessly, her body numb with cold, her hope dwindling with each passing hour.

Chapter 9: The Rescue

* The remaining travelers realize their companion's absence and embark on a dangerous search mission.
* Example: John and Mary fought against the wind and snow, their hearts heavy with worry.

Chapter 10: The Spring Thaw

* As winter's grip loosens, the land awakens from its icy slumber, heralding the arrival of spring.
* Example: The snow melted, revealing the lush greenery beneath, a symbol of life's resilience.