Imagine sitting in the warmth of your home on a cold winter evening, the fire crackling softly in the background, when you suddenly hear a strange noise outside your window. A rumbling sound, like something—or someone—scrambling through the garbage cans in your backyard. At first, you assume it’s just the wind, but the noise continues, louder this time. Your curiosity gets the best of you, and you decide to investigate.
Meet Robert, a quiet man who has spent years enjoying his solitude, his life revolving around simple pleasures like a warm fire and a good book. But tonight, his peace is interrupted by the unexpected noise. He gets up from his chair, puts on his coat, and steps outside into the bitter cold, unsure of what he might find.
As Robert reaches his backyard, the source of the noise becomes clear. It’s not the wind—it’s a raccoon, rummaging through the garbage cans in search of food. But as Robert watches the raccoon, he notices something strange. The animal seems to be more than just hungry; it’s protecting something.