Hearthswarming Tales: The Cold Hand of Mercy, chapter 1

I forget how I came across this story. Fic recs? Possibly. It was earlier this year, when someone close to me passed away, and I dove into pony to find some sort of comfort in the midst of things. Somwhere along the line, I found this fic, and, me being the odd, macabre duck I am, it helped.

It has a sad start, to be sure, but it felt right for the season. Why probably won't be clear until after the new year ;3.

Here's chapter 1.
Deep thanks to Kitty Wish and Cygnus for their parts in its creation.