Peter Brown

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“Snowflakes for Christmas” by Peter Brown

Submitted to Contest #281

Snowflakes drift, swirling past the treetops, falling gently to the ground without making a sound. In the night sky, they appear as darkened dots, only turning white when the spotlight from the porch illuminates their underbellies. Some glance my eyelashes, making me blink. Others land on my soft, black nose—icy pinpricks quickly melting—vapor from my nostrils disappearing into the cold, still night.I’m not particularly cold. Layers keep me relatively warm, except the bottoms of my feet and parts of my belly, but I can curl my toes under and...

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Peter D. Brown is a Maine-based author of historical fiction with a deep interest in social justice and a passion for preserving history. His writing relies on a deep commitment to historical accuracy while aiming to illuminate stories of the oppressed or misunderstood. Presented alongside proclivities typical of the human condition, he challenges his readers to confront uncomfortable truths and engage with the complexities of the human experience. Retired now from formal enterprise, Peter lives in a quiet, pastoral township in Maine with his loving wife and two dogs, where he enjoys ample quietude and peace to gain inspiration, sort out his thoughts, and bring them to life. Through his work, Peter hopes to promote thoughtful conversations about the enduring impact of history on contemporary society.