2014 Christmas Short Story #15 | The Last House

The Last House A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork   “Here,” said the Claus. “You sort your own toys this year.” He poured the sack’s contents down the chimney and listened to their clattering and rattling the whole way down. He snorted as they landed with crashings and … Read more

2014 Christmas Short Story #10 | The Santa Snare

The Santa Snare A (Slightly-Inappropriate) 100-Word Short Story By Nate Melcher Inspired by the card’s artwork Santa had encountered many traps over the years. Set by skeptical children just reaching that age where wonder and rationality meet, he’d found them all quite simple to avoid. Tripwires, rattling cans, live animals, even snares ready to snatch … Read more