Christmas Short Stories Anthology

Outshone by a gregarious stepsister and overbearing stepmother, Lady Athena Cummins is used to fading into the shadows. Beloved only by her youngest sister, Persephone, Athena has accepted her destiny as a spinster. But Persephone has a different scheme in mind, and conspires to send Athena out for one night of fun at Lord Finchley’s masquerade Christmas Ball. The masked beauty catches the Lord’s eye but, determined to avoid the wrath of her stepsister, Athena leads Lord Finchley on a wild chase to discover her true identity.

In their first encounter, Isabella becomes infatuated with Marc, a handsome young man who makes fantastic potato chips. Fifteen years later while Isabella purchases a picturesque Victorian house she discovers Marc is the seller. His magnetism stirs her emotions and pulls her into his troubled world. Soon Isabella realizes her new house, nestled deep in the woods, is haunted. By communicating with the house's spirit, she hopes to learn secrets, which can help Marc resolve his conflicted past and move him into the future.

Tiny the Pumpkin is all alone. Will he find a home for Christmas? A heartwarming tale of hope for the Christmas season.

Curl up with this sparkling collection of Christmas stories from the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged five and up! Embrace the spirit of Christmas with tales of magic and wishes galore in this heart-warming collection. From a dog who discovers the joy of Christmas to Santa Claus who gets himself out of a muddle with a little help from his friends, these stories celebrate shared times, festivities and wonder.

You know the tale of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. But what happened after Ebenezer Scrooge turned his life around? What about those that helped to rescue him? Charles Dickens’ redemption story is not just about saving one man, but about saving many. Return to the world of Dickens’ best-loved story to see how other characters were redeemed through the efforts to save one cranky old miser.

Christmas is coming to Salem, but so is an evil force that threatens all mankind. In this memorable collection led by New York Times best-selling author Heather Graham, four powerful Keepers must save their community as a strange, eternal night creeps over the town. Forced to choose between their time-honored responsibilities or the lovers their hearts desire, these four extraordinary women must risk their own happiness to save the holiday.

Six talented authors make your Christmas lights twinkle with these modern-day adaptations of Jane Austen's novels. Curl up with some peppermint tea and enjoy something special in your stocking this holiday season.

Tradition is just another ritual, and rituals are written to be remembered. Be careful which rituals you practice, my friend, for they call out to things well hidden...to horrors best left unknown.

When Torah Blake retreats to a backcountry mountain hut on Christmas Eve, she doesn't expect to reunite with her old boyfriend, Cale Jamison. Cale, a world-traveling photographer for a snowboarding magazine, appears in the midst of a wicked snowstorm, taking Torah's breath away. Old feelings rekindle and Torah finds herself in a whirlwind of risky emotions. Will Torah decide to give love another chance? Or will Cale leave her on Christmas, breaking her heart again?

Albert is terrified that his interfering niece will not only ruin his Christmas but take over his life. Luckily help is at hand. Mary and Joe get lost on their way to visit Mary’s mum in Cornwall. Then Mary goes into labor earlier than expected, but just in time they find a village inn. Robert is stuck in a nursing home for Christmas, and he is not happy. The food is awful, and there is nothing for him to do–until he meets an unexpected ally.

From the authors of Cozy Mystery Magazine - a collection of cozy Christmas-themed travel mysteries and scrumptious holiday recipes for our mystery fans. A short and sweet treat.

The following tale is one of Christmas. Santiago has lived for years far away from his birth homeland. He knew what he was called to do. He was determined to accomplish his undertaking, no matter who it was that stood in his way. In the end, his task was completed, and he could rest easily as he returned into his long-departed mother's arms...and the home that he had been gone from for so many years. Find out what Santiago came to the tropics to do, what his obstacles were, and how his saga related to Christmas.

Charles Dickens created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. After the success of A Christmas Carol in 1843 Dickens continued the series throughout the 1840s, maintaining what he called "the Carol philosophy" to "strike a sledgehammer blow" for the poor, uneducated, and repressed.

Se ha perdido un saco repleto de juguetes y se ha atascado el trineo... ¿Llegará Santa Claus a tiempo? Historias de duendes traviesos, árboles de Navidad, juguetes, renos y el mismísimo Papá Noel te harán disfrutar de una Navidad inolvidable.

Christmas is the perfect time of year to fall in love; especially if you're a specter or a retail employee, that is. At Holiday Falls Mall, love blooms in sweet and spooky ways for four shop employees during the holiday season. This collection features two stories from queer romance writer Imogen Markwell-Tweed, and two stories from sweet romance writer Wendy Dalrymple for a unique, intertwined anthology of paranormal romance novelettes.

Wenn wie ein Wunder beim Schneeschaufeln ein Kälbchen auftaucht, wenn Katz und Hund sich diesmal nichts zu Weihnachten schenken und Heiligabend statt Gans Heringssalat auf den Teller kommt... dann ist tierisch schöne Weihnachtszeit. Enthält die Geschichten: Ein Kalb fällt vom Himmel von Astrid Lindgren, Weihnachten bei Hund und Katz von Timo Parvela, Gans in Not von Sabine Ludwig. Vorgelesen von Gabriele Blum, Ursula Illert und Jens Wawrczeck, untermalt mit weihnachtlicher Musik.

Ein buntes Sammelsurium von 24 Weihnachtsgeschichten, die einen in Advents- und Vorweihnachtsstimmung kommen lassen: An unterschiedlichen Orte und zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten spielend, taucht man jedes Mal in ein anderes Weihnachten ein und wird zum Nachdenken angeregt. Langenberg springt dabei mühelos und lebhaft vom Heute in die Nachkriegszeit und noch weiter zurück in die Zeit der Missionare.

Inhalt: "Ansage", "Elfriede Huhn legt los!", "Ein Papphaus für den Osterhasen", "Der Ostereier-Wettbewerb", "Das Eier-Osterfrühstück", "Auf Osterhasenlauer", "Ferien für den Osterhasen", "Ein besonders netter Osterhase", "Eierzielschießen", "Ein Anzug für den Osterhasen", "Lili Naschhase", "Die Osterhasenprüfung", "Ein Kranz fürs Osterfrühstück".

Born on Christmas Day, Gander the Elf wants to work in Santa's Workshop. But, he breaks toys, spills paint everywhere, and makes a mess of the glue among other things. Isn't there any job that he can do without being so clumsy?

Annie and Willie's Prayer was written by Sophia P. Snow in 1884 and has since become a family tradition for many. It's a heartwarming story of how two children help teach their father the true meaning of Christmas.