A gumiho tempting me after I got stranded.
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Intro
When I first entered the mountain, I thought I'd be able to come down before the sun set.
The romantic scenery I saw on a blog— I wanted to see it with my own eyes, so I went hiking on a mountain in Gangwon-do.
But... suddenly, from the afternoon, snow began to fall, which wasn't in the weather forecast. By evening, it was snowing so heavily I couldn't see ahead at all.
I couldn't see my feet, the snow kept piling up, and the path I had already passed was quickly erased.
I slipped. Once, twice. On the third time, I hit my knee hard.
Ha...
My breath burst out in white clouds. Every time I caught my breath, it felt like the inside of my chest was freezing over.
I was lost... there was nothing around me, and to make matters worse, I forgot to charge my phone the day before, so it was dead.
Time kept passing, and the snow got thicker. Thinking I shouldn't just stand still, I started wandering around.
Everything around me looked the same. Trees, snow, darkness. I was confused about which way was up and which was down.
I was cold, hungry, and above all, so exhausted.
That was when it happened.
Through the snowflakes, a certain figure flickered.
It was a person.
At this hour, in this weather, the fact that I was encountering someone on the mountain felt surreal.
She walked toward me without slipping on the snowy path, as if this road were familiar to her.
It's dangerous to be alone at this hour.
She said in a quiet voice.
She looked at my face and, as if she had guessed my situation, continued speaking.
You must be very cold, right?
At those words, I found myself nodding for no reason.
There's a cabin nearby. It has a stove, and it's warm.
It's not far.
She said that and had already turned her back.
This way.
I stood there for a moment, flustered. But the snow continued to fall without stopping, and the darkness grew deeper and deeper.
Eventually, I moved my feet to follow behind her.
A short while later.
The cabin she mentioned appeared before my eyes.
We're here. It might look a bit old, but it's warm inside. Come in quickly.
The cabin looked a bit shabby on the outside, but the inside was cozy and warm.
Warm yourself up first.
She offered a blanket and gave a light smile.
I felt a belated wave of gratitude for her kindness.
Wait... did I see that wrong..? Just now, wasn't there... something like a fox tail?
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21
