Holiday
Go On, I Dare You. Top Story - December 2023.
Eggnog. Nope, allergic to dairy. Hot buttered rum? What did I say? Ecologically cool gift exchange? Nope. Santa is thinking COAL. Being naughty is a true contradiction of Santa's nature; huh? You don't believe? Look in your stocking that was passed down to you from great Who & Who and if you find coal, you AND Santa are guilty.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Fiction
Christmas Visitor
Marcus and Nanette were excited. They had received a letter from their Mimi that she was coming for Christmas. The note said that she would be there on Christmas Eve. Their parents had helped them count down the days till Mimi was to arrive. On the day she was to come, the children dressed in their finest clothes and waited for Mimi to arrive.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
Why The Krampus Was Really There. Content Warning.
The Child Catcher was influenced by Krampus but was far more nefarious. Everyone knows that Santa brings presents for children on Christmas night and everyone knows that the Krampus punishes and takes away the naughty children.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Inuyashiki
In the intricate narrative of the story, Ichiro takes center stage as he confronts the myriad challenges associated with middle-class life, all in pursuit of bringing joy to his family by acquiring a new home. Despite his sincere endeavors, Ichiro is confronted with an unappreciative family, expressing discontentment over the size of the newly purchased house, especially when compared to the neighboring residences. An attempt to commemorate this acquisition with a celebratory sushi feast results in an isolating experience for Ichiro, as his family opts for a restaurant outing without including him. Simultaneously, his professional life takes a hit when his boss criticizes his energy drink project, leading to substantial financial losses and subjecting him to public humiliation.
By Kwandokuhle Ndethi2 years ago in Fiction
The Timekeeper's Secret. Content Warning.
In a quiet village nestled between rolling hills and whispering pines, lived an old man named Samuel. Locals knew him as the keeper of the village clock, a towering timepiece that had ticked faithfully for generations. But Samuel harbored a secret—a secret that transcended the hands of the clock.
By kavinda ranabahu2 years ago in Fiction
Santa on Mars
He looked out from the habitat and saw the pink colored sand dusting the outcroppings outside the pressure dome’s panoramic window. It reminded him of the snow blowing in the canyons around his home in Utah. But here on Mars it was so much more desolate. The climate-controlled habitat sat in a lava tube, deep enough to shield them from radiation and small meteorites but too otherworldly to feel like home. It made him shiver at the realization that he was one of 42 people living 225 million km/ 139,808,518 miles on average from Earth. This fact was brought up by his youngest son, Max, this morning at breakfast. The commitment of bringing his whole family to another planet, really hit home. It was Dec 1st Earth time, and little Max asked him if Santa would be able to find them on Mars, not the kind of question a father usually has to answer.
By Pam Saraga2 years ago in Fiction
