The road

 The snowflakes were falling from the sky like tiny crystals, each one unique and beautiful. They glittered in the moonlight, and the air was filled with a magical feeling.

Alice was mesmerized by the sight. She had never seen anything like it before. She reached out her hand and caught one of the snowflakes, marveling at its intricate design.

Alice was so captivated by the snowflake that she didn't notice the figure standing in the shadows. It was a woman, dressed in a long white gown and wearing a crown of snowflakes.

Alice gasped in surprise. 'Who are you?' she asked.

The woman smiled. 'I am the Snow Queen,' she said. 'I have come to give you a gift.'

Alice was amazed. 'What is it?' she asked.

The Snow Queen held out her hand and opened it to reveal a single snow crystal. 'This is a snow crystal,' she said. 'It is a symbol of hope and beauty. Whenever you feel lost or alone, just look at this crystal and remember that you are never truly alone.'

Alice thanked the Snow Queen and carefully placed the crystal in her pocket. She knew that she would treasure it forever.

From that day on, Alice kept the snow crystal with her at all times. Whenever she felt down, she would take it out and look at it, and it would remind her of the Snow Queen's words.

Alice never forgot the magical night when she first encountered the Snow Queen. She knew that the snow crystal was a reminder of the beauty and hope that can be found in the world, even in the darkest of times.