Winter Chills

Oskar finally broke down and Johan put his arm around the boy's shoulders, feeling a wave of newfound sympathy for his new friend. How many times had he himself made fun of Oskar in the schoolyard for being overweight? Sniffling, Oskar continued: "After she fell, my sister went into shock... she didn't remember anything-told my parents that she'd just slipped. My parents... nobody knew the truth and I didn't get in trouble. How did the Claus know? How did he know?" - From Slay Bells by Ryan Falcone