In "Out In The Cold," a short story by Denise McCabe, the narrator reflects on the emptiness of returning to a quiet, dimly lit home after another bridal shower. This story explores the disillusionment with the myth of "happily ever after" and the emotional aftermath of escaping a past relationship.
Out In The Cold
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