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Braving the Cold: A Night in Winter's Grasp

As the clock struck 6:56 PM on Thursday, December 12th, the mercury dipped to a biting -7 degrees Celsius outside, with the wind chill making it feel even colder at -15. For many, such temperatures would drive them indoors, but for one individual, it signaled a challenging night ahead.

The scene unfolds in a dimly lit parking lot of a gym, where the freezing air seeps into the surroundings. Having just washed the car, the mention of ice lining the entrance to the drive-thru car wash paints a painfully vivid picture of the harsh winter elements. With a flurry of thoughts about the night, the narrator contemplates their plans while bracing against the relentless chill.