Your character hates the holidays, and jets out of town every year — but a historic snow storm means that this time, they can’t make their escape.
Posted in Winter on Dec 1, 2023
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“Because of the Storm” by Michał Przywara
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“What A Christmas” by Kayla Taylor
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“The Magic of Christmas Past” by Meg Lagares
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“The Accidental Christmas” by Mark Burns
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“Mr. Melancholy's locked in Christmas” by Yiidum Charles-Wiwa
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“Snowbound in Love” by Dr. Michael McDermott
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“The Holiday Miracle on Cedar Lane” by Dita Dow
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“Fang-Tastic Scorned Christmas” by Isabelle Campbell
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“Change of Season” by Jessie Mavery
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“Remember When” by Emma Wilcox
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“Carol of the Bells” by Renee Yancey
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“An abominable time of year” by Olivia Inez
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“Bumped into Christmas ” by Vanessa Severino
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“All I Want for Christmas is Gone ” by Marissa McBride
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“Flightless Wings” by Jed Cope
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