The story starts on an ice floe. The story must have a rabbit at the end. The story must involve a boat. During the story, a character finds out a dark secret.

OR

In a haunted city of illusion, an ambassador and a xenobotanist battle a cabal of devils intent on stealing the souls of the innocent.

OR

During the story, there is a sudden change in weather. The story must have a duck involved in the middle. The story must involve a jar of jelly. A character is hateful throughout most of the story.