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John Jenkins's avatar

Well, that was one fine Christmas surprise! Unexpected twists with a happy turn at the end. Why not! CS Lewis wrote in the Weight of Glory about common grace and beauty in the world: "For they are not the thing itself; they are only the scent of a flower we have not found, the echo of a tune we have not heard, news from a country we have never yet visited." Hope and reconciliation is what Christmas is about.

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Brady Putzke's avatar

Thank you, John. While I like the darkest of fiction as much as the next guy, I do love a good hopeful/happy ending as well. Glad you enjoyed my story. Merry Christmas!

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Teri Bayus's avatar

What a fun story! Thank you for sharing your Christmas creation.

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Brady Putzke's avatar

Thanks for reading, Teri!

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The Fictional Narrator's avatar

Good and lovely story. I was amazed by the humor and the lessons in it are wonderful.

I wonder what took me this long to read it....🤔

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Jenn's avatar

Fantastic read, thank you. Merry Christmas!

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Aidan Van Horn's avatar

That Grinch knew what he was talking about.

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