Dinner would be ready, the fire popping and crackling like a celebration.

"I love it when it's cold in August," she said as the fire crackled and popped.

The fire popped again, scattering sparks, as he waited for an answer.

They stood that way as the fire hissed and popped behind the grate.

The wind rustled in the treetops over their heads, and the fire popped loudly.

The look held for several long moments while the fire popped and sizzled in the grate.

The fire was crackling, and popping, and I stacked on another couple of logs.

The fires behind them popped and snapped as the six Sisters advanced into the gloom.

The fire crackled and popped beside him as Withen blinked with surprise.

Behind him, the fire crackled and popped, punctuating the silence.