christmas stories

The Stocking Cap Five Ride Again A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork “Waitasec,” said Lou. “How do we know this reindeer really is one of those flyin’ reindeer? We just happen to find one in the North Pole and assume he can fly?” “Because he’s all decorated and … Read more

Mr. Claus Goes to Washington A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork His magic got him into any place he wanted and, as it had for hundreds of years, it got him into the White House with no problem. He left the usual trinkets for the first family, and … Read more

Just Right A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork The little human girl had taught them much. That hat was too scratchy, but this hat was just right. That tree was too big, but this tree was just right. Those presents were too heavy, but these presents were just … Read more

That Old Silk Hat A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork   There must have been some magic in that old silk hat the children placed on their snowman’s head that afternoon… For when the Claus chuckled and adjusted its carrot nose, the snowman’s smile shifted to snarl. He … Read more

Eating Healthy A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork She’d begged the Claus to resist the elves’ sweet treat recipes for hundreds of years. Just eat healthier, she’d pleaded. This Christmas Eve, for reasons he couldn’t quite explain, the Claus thought maybe she was right. He passed the snowman, … Read more