Reader's Post #1999- Arun Budhathoki: Fighting the Cold

Arun Budhathoki's short story "Fighting the Cold" begins on a very negative note: "This village makes me sick."

But it's powerful and a good indication of the strong voice employed throughout. Before long, however, we see scattered hints that this may not be his usual demeanour but rather a man spiraling down after a tragedy.

Thankfully(?) there is a reprieve toward the end.