Merciless

Set against a chilling December backdrop, the story introduces Karen, a striking figure by the Schuylkill River, who appears as a timeless beauty in a flowing gown. Her ethereal presence, reminiscent of a fairy-tale princess, is contrasted by the haunting reality of her death, as she is encased in a shimmering layer of ice. The imagery evokes themes of loss and the surreal intersection of life and death, drawing readers into a poignant moment frozen in time.