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Titch Sheila Crosby There's a reason why Titch has so many odd socks.

Abbey Green Jude Parsons When the Christmas market closes at night, what happens in the little wooden sheds underneath the ancient sycamore tree?

The Santa Gregory Banks The pounding on the roof alerted us that he'd arrived. The legends said he returned every Christmas Eve, the hulking red menace with his accursed sack of offerings. No matter what we did, whether we begged, pleaded, threatened, or attempted to deceive, he was never deterred from coming back each year to torment our lives...

Lapp Dancing Tracie McBride Amber is in trouble. Again. She thinks she will be safe hiding out in a backwater bar in Finland, but a certain white-bearded Lapplander has other plans for her.

Santa Claws Jess Hartley A holiday predator gets more than he bargained for underneath this Christmas tree. Note: Contains mild violence.

Brown Socks Jennifer Gardner It was Christmas morning when I decided to kill Santa. He brought me socks again, you see. And they're brown socks, as if being socks isn't bad enough already. Note: Contains swearing and violent images.

Making Merry
Note: Click on the "Spec the Halls" button on the webpage to view story. C. Le Mroch When Kyle and his friend Justin create mayhem by vandalizing the neighborhood Christmas decorations, the decorations seek revenge. Even Santa might not be powerful enough to spare the boys now.

The Winter Festival Joanne Hall Elissa's lover has spent the money for their wedding on a whore, and Winterfest is the perfect time for her to have her elaborately planned revenge.

Liranel's Gift Leslie Carmichael "Liranel's Gift" is the story of a young girl who is forbidden to use her newly-discovered magical talent -- but must.

Season's Greetings Zvi Zaks "Will it hurt?" Harry asked. How could anything cause pain in December, the holiday season. The streets filled with songs and bustled with happy people. But for Harry, the music was off-key.

Three Winters and One Michael Greenhut There are many stories of children whose snowmen come to life. What happens when those children grow up? Learn about four special souls and their strange mission.

Cold Hands, Warm Heart Donna Farley Jack Frost, that consummate artist, has turned his coat, leaving Old Man Winter to join the Summerfolk in the long global war. In his own words, he tells of the cold night when St. Nicholas persuaded him to turn his talents to the side of light and life.

Recommended Fiction From Other Years
Title	Author	Description
Titch	Sheila Crosby	There's a reason why Titch has so many odd socks.
Abbey Green	Jude Parsons	When the Christmas market closes at night, what happens in the little wooden sheds underneath the ancient sycamore tree?
The Santa	Gregory Banks	The pounding on the roof alerted us that he'd arrived. The legends said he returned every Christmas Eve, the hulking red menace with his accursed sack of offerings. No matter what we did, whether we begged, pleaded, threatened, or attempted to deceive, he was never deterred from coming back each year to torment our lives...
Lapp Dancing	Tracie McBride	Amber is in trouble. Again. She thinks she will be safe hiding out in a backwater bar in Finland, but a certain white-bearded Lapplander has other plans for her.
Santa Claws	Jess Hartley	A holiday predator gets more than he bargained for underneath this Christmas tree. Note: Contains mild violence.
Brown Socks	Jennifer Gardner	It was Christmas morning when I decided to kill Santa. He brought me socks again, you see. And they're brown socks, as if being socks isn't bad enough already. Note: Contains swearing and violent images.
Making Merry Note: Click on the "Spec the Halls" button on the webpage to view story.	C. Le Mroch	When Kyle and his friend Justin create mayhem by vandalizing the neighborhood Christmas decorations, the decorations seek revenge. Even Santa might not be powerful enough to spare the boys now.
The Winter Festival	Joanne Hall	Elissa's lover has spent the money for their wedding on a whore, and Winterfest is the perfect time for her to have her elaborately planned revenge.
Liranel's Gift	Leslie Carmichael	"Liranel's Gift" is the story of a young girl who is forbidden to use her newly-discovered magical talent -- but must.
Season's Greetings	Zvi Zaks	"Will it hurt?" Harry asked. How could anything cause pain in December, the holiday season. The streets filled with songs and bustled with happy people. But for Harry, the music was off-key.
Three Winters and One	Michael Greenhut	There are many stories of children whose snowmen come to life. What happens when those children grow up? Learn about four special souls and their strange mission.
Cold Hands, Warm Heart	Donna Farley	Jack Frost, that consummate artist, has turned his coat, leaving Old Man Winter to join the Summerfolk in the long global war. In his own words, he tells of the cold night when St. Nicholas persuaded him to turn his talents to the side of light and life.