Whispers in the Wilderness

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the sky in a brilliant array of pinks, oranges, and purples. High up in the mountains, the air was thin and cool, carrying the scent of pine and fresh earth. A small log cabin stood nestled among the trees, a wisp of smoke curling from its stone chimney. Inside, the cabin was warm and cozy. A fire crackled in the hearth, casting dancing shadows on the wooden walls. A woman stood with her back to the door, her silhouette framed in the last light of day. S