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Friday, January 27, 2023 | 60 Views |

Nature unleashed its fury. The winds shrill whistle indicated its savage intent. Only the colour white activated the rods and cones of his retina as he gazed in every direction. His path was blurred by the ubiquitous alabaster onslaught.

He had navigated this route many times and believed he could do it with his eyes closed. The wind’s ferocity bludgeoned the thermometre’s mercury to its depths.

Minus. In reference to temperature, the word minus preceding the numerical value hints at potential misery. Minus 30 confirmed it. His legs pushed on while his eyes narrowed to conceal the wind’s agony. He thought about running.

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