Evening by the Fireplace

暖炉のそばでの夜

From the moment Marina crossed the threshold of her home, welcoming her with warmth and coziness, a real holiday began. Outside the window, the swirl of snowflakes may have created a barrier from the outside world, but inside the lit fireplace, a little universe of its own was blossoming. With each crackle of wood, the room grew warmer and the fireplace flames danced, drawing shadows and lines of light on the walls.