Christmas Short Works Collection 2020

This eclectic collection gathers stories that prove Christmas magic comes in many forms. A snowbound train finds its passengers rescued by a basket of holiday goodies. Somewhere, Santa himself has been kidnapped, and the race is on to save Christmas. Two unexpected visitors from beyond the stars arrive with consequences no one anticipated. Yet amid the alien encounters and audacious capers, there's room for something quieter: the appreciation of aunts, the small kindnesses that make the season bright. The 2020 collection embraces both the familiar comforts of holiday tradition and the delightful surprise of the unknown. These stories understand that Christmas can hold wonder and peril, laughter and longing, all in the same sitting. For readers who want their holiday reading with an edge of mischief, who believe Santa Claus might just need saving sometimes, this collection offers stories that celebrate the season's beautiful strangeness.