CHAPTER 9: STAYING WITHIN BORDERS.

Walking down the streets of Winterhill, a man dressed in thick furry clothes walked in the cold of the shimmering night typical of the city. His breath was visible as he panted with every strenuous step he took.

Seeing fewer folks on the streets at such a time of the day was the norm. Folks were mostly home, enjoying the warmth they derived within the walls of their homes, while others sought other ways to keep themselves warm.

The man arrived at a building ...