The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories

A bitter winter storm drives a hapless hospital assistant far from the road, forcing him to knock on the door of a remote, dimly lit house. Inside, he recognizes a familiar face—a young woman once treated at the infirmary—who reluctantly offers shelter while the wind howls outside. The cramped interior is warmed by a crackling stove and filled with the uneasy presence of strangers, each with their own hidden motives.

As the night deepens, the assistant discovers that the household hides a notorious horse‑stealer, a sly figure who trades in stolen steeds and boasts a reputation that reaches even the remote village. Tension builds as the newcomer’s desperate need for warmth clashes with the unsettling atmosphere of deceit and desperation. Listeners will be drawn into the stark, snow‑bound world, feeling the chill of the storm and the uneasy camaraderie of those gathered around the fire, all while wondering who can be trusted in this isolated refuge.