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There's already a soft blanket of white on the ground, where you just walked moments ago.

It's perfectly smooth and untouched.

Like you, the other guests made their way inside, just as the heavy clouds began to release their

bounty. Any footprints left earlier in the day have already disappeared beneath the newly fallen

snow. The vision of the wintry landscape out the window sends a pleasant tingle down your spine.

It encourages you to pull your knit sweater closer around you.

But while it may be cold out there, inside here, you are cozy and warm.

Of all the rooms in the lodge, this one is your favourite. You stumbled upon this library

on the second day of your stay here. You were out on a peaceful afternoon stroll through the winter

garden, which is tucked away behind the large greenhouse. From there, you had a full view of the

lodge itself. You remember the intricacies of the stone and wood exterior. The slanted roof

looked picture-perfect against the slate-gray sky.

As you started the building, you noticed a warm glow emanating from a window at the back of the

lodge. Through the glass, you saw rows and rows of books stacked neatly on tall shelves.

At that moment, you knew you had to explore it for yourself. And so, when you came back inside,

you searched the corridors until you found it. You passed the study and the sitting room,

the conservatory and a music room with a grand piano. Then, you saw the same warm glow pouring out

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