Five years ago, the land now known as Apple Valley had another name. Five years ago, something ancient and monstrous set hoof there. Five years ago, something terrible happened. Five years ago, the story ended.
But, as three unsuspecting back-packing friends are about to find out, some stories never really end...
The winter's wind is blowing hard.
The air is thick and white...
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A shivery little Christmas gift to celebrate the five year anniversary of the first Hearth's Warming horror story.
Dedicated to ObabScribbler and Sparrow9642, whose readings made the original that much more wonderful.
Scary Christmas, everyone.