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Genre: Drama

Title: Frozen Dreams

In Frostburg, winter had taken hold with an iron grip, casting its cold chill across all aspects of life. The crisp air was filled with the sound of snowflakes dancing in the wind as they drifted along streets and rooftops; twinkling lights brightened the town square while wood-burning fireplaces sent out their fragrant smoke into the atmosphere. People went about their daily tasks with urgency to avoid its chill.

Frostbite Cafe was a charming little cafe situated at the center of Frostburg that was famed for its delicious hot cocoa and warm apple pies, drawing in locals to gather and catch up on the news from all around. One particular evening Lily and Emily settled into their usual seats by the window with steaming cups of cocoa in hand.

Lily, a middle-aged woman with kind features and warm brown eyes, gazed upon the snow-covered streets, lost in thought. Emily, a young woman with fiery red hair and an engaging demeanor, noticed Lily's somber expression and reached out her hand to comfort her friend." Lily, do you seem lost in thought?” Emily asked in a soft voice.

Lily looked at Emily sadly and explained: "This is my daughter, Sarah. She has been acting distant lately, which worries me greatly since his passing last winter. Emily nodded sympathetically as Lily described how difficult it had been to lose someone close. "I am sorry for your loss, Lily; losing a loved one can be heartbreaking during this season of celebration.”

Lily nodded with her eyes filled with tears. "Sarah used to love winter and the holidays, yet now she barely leaves her room. I don't know what can help her." Emily reached across the table to give Lily a comforting squeeze and said: "Maybe she needs space and time to grieve, but don't give up on her yet; continue showing your affection, and she'll come around eventually." Lily thanked Emily for her kind words. "Thank you, Emily - that is exactly right; I won't let go of her; she's my whole world!"

Just then, the door to the cafe swung open with a gust of cold wind rushing in; Lily and Emily shuddered with shock as Sarah, Lily's daughter, entered with an unassuming posture and distant gaze, wearing only a thick coat and knitted scarf for, protection, it looked as though Sarah were bearing down heavily upon herself.

Lily felt her heart racing as she saw Sarah approach the counter for a hot beverage and order herself. As soon as Sarah called, Lily rose and approached Sarah shyly with a tentative smile on her lips. Lily gently asked Sarah how she was doing. Lily tried her best to conceal her worry. Sarah met her mother's gaze with an indifferent look and responded, "I'm fine, Mom; just trying to stay warm in this freezing weather."

Lily nodded at Emily and gestured toward her to join them. They had just been discussing old times and how much they enjoyed the winter season together. "Why don't you join us?" they suggested. "We were just talking about old memories."

Sarah hesitated momentarily but decided to join Lily and Emily at their table. Sipping from her hot cocoa brought renewed life to Sarah's eyes. "I still recall when...