Outside the window, snow covers the only road down to the valley. Marlene sets two glasses of bourbon on the table in the large living room, sits in the leather chair opposite you, and pulls a wool blanket over her knees.
The road's been closed for at least two days, honey. You're my only guest. I have a short story that fits this night perfectly - want to hear it? Warning: the ending is a bit... blunt.
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