Monthly Writing Challenge (December 2021: A Christmas Story)

December 2021 Prompt: Something A Little Different; A Christmas Story Holly had always been a little different.  Ever since she had been a small girl, she had recognized her differences.  The other girls always had their bows just perfect, their giggles sounded like jingling bells, and their demeanor could always be described as ‘sugar and … Continue reading Monthly Writing Challenge (December 2021: A Christmas Story)

Line-A-Day Short Story (December: A Christmas Story)

Prompt: Someone's First Christmas Without a Loved One; Christmas Time; Weave a Christmas Song into a Short Story: "Wintersong" and "Song for a Winter's Night" by Sarah McLachlan. Peter froze at his desk as the lights overhead began to shut down with a soft ‘wump’ one-by-one.  He swore softly to himself; he had not thought … Continue reading Line-A-Day Short Story (December: A Christmas Story)