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It was in the middle of winter. Wind was blowing hard. Snow was coming down faster, making the roads dangerous to drive on that day. Debbie hated the cold weather, so she decided to just take some time off work. A good time for her to catch up on her crafts and decorate her home for Christmas.
Debbie made some hot chocolate and sat down by the window, to watch for the deer. Felt so relaxed and enjoyed watching different shapes of snowflakes, fall to the ground. Her trees looked beautiful, covered with snow. Finally, a little fawn ran in the yard, with mother, not far behind. They hurried over to eat the dry corn she had left out. Every winter there was food there for them.
She began to fall asleep, after finishing her hot cocoa. Suddenly, began to have a dream. Tried to forget the past, but the nightmares came back to haunt her now and then. In the dream, a man had hurt her and almost strangled her. Tried to get away, but wouldn't let her go. Tried to scream loud, only to be slapped across the face hard, fell to the floor. He was considered a coward in town and very abusive. Suddenly woke up, sweat running down her face.
Decided to take a shower. Hot water running down her body. Tears began to run down her face, she couldn't stop crying. Kept trying to forget the dream, but couldn't. You could smell the fragrance of the ivory soap, as she stood their washing her body. When finally finished, reached for a towel to dry off with.
After getting dressed, decided to start working on her crafts. Put them up for decorations, one at a time. She was starting to really get in the Christmas spirit, when there was a knock on the door. Started to open it, there stood the man in her nightmare. He shoved the door open and pushed her away from the window. Caleb said, "I am now out of jail." Debbie had a tormented look on her face. He said, "I'm back to finish the job. Should have done it a long time ago."



To be continued.....