Ice Storm
The clatter of sleet beating against the window made Paula shiver even though her house was warm and cozy. Her grandson, Michael, was asleep in his crib. After she settled into bed with a good book, her lights started flickering and then went out. She called her neighbor, Jane, to ask about the power outage. Jane’s power was still okay so she invited Paula to come next door. Michael was crying when Paula carried him in the front door. Jane’s husband, Walt, was staring at the TV and called out,...