Wednesday's Writing Prompt — A Walk in the Woods

Your character is taking a walk in the woods. There is snow all around. Silence fills there air. Is your character used to this climate, or is it entirely new to him? Is he trying to get somewhere specific, or just needing to clear his head? Perhaps he simply loves the stillness.

But then, he notices something up ahead. A rustling. A light. Something unexpected. What is it? Does your character know? Was this the purpose of his walk? Or does he feel trepidation about what might be ahead? Does he choose to turn around or does he continue onward, to see what it is.

What is on the other side? Is it symbolic? Realistic? Transformative? Does the reader know before your character does, and if your character chooses to turn back, how does the mystery affect his life?