“Come on in,/We haven’t slept in weeks./Drink some of this,/It’ll put some color in your cheeks.” -The Mountain Goats, ‘Color In Your Cheeks’

With the world at war, Smolder is doing what she can to survive with her squad in the frozen mountains. After Smolder gets separated from her comrades, she comes across a dragon who is both lost and confused. The two join together to protect themselves from the elements. However, not everything is as it seems.

Cover art commissioned from MaoDoodles.
Pre-read and edited by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous.