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Christmas Presents (101 Word Fiction, 4/20/09)



Inspired by a 101 word story by a friend.



Molly, aged seven, heard the truth from her brother, "There is no Santa Claus -- mummy buys our Christmas presents!"

A hard truth to swallow for a girl who'd spent the last three Christmases mailing wishes to an imaginary benefactor. Still, Molly penned one last letter, mentioning Billy's shocking admission and begging Santa, if he were real, for one last present.

Imagine Molly's surprise when Christmas morning arrived and there were no gifts under the tree.

Suddenly Molly's mother screamed, "Billy, where's Billy! My God Billy's missing!"

Molly's face softened, then posed in shock; but once again she believed in Santa Claus.

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  • Snowbear gold member
    October 3

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    I'm glad I found this story on my travels, I had forgotten how much I liked it. It was lucky for Molly how it all worked out, lol. Sometimes that happens in real life as well. I guess it doesn't matter why we believe in Santa Claus, as long as we do

    Comment #600


    • Yemassee gold member
      October 3

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      Yay, 600! 17,500 to go to catch me. Sorry, bragging.

      Your original story was sad. Very You of course but I got that sinister thought in my head and I'm kind of pleased with the twist. I'd like to turn this into a slightly longer story someday, will your permission of course. Thanks,


  • JinSays gold member
    July 19

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    "A Shocking Tale Of Horror!"


    you crack me up. I have a little brother-and I think I wished the same thing, a time or two.
    What fun your imagination is.
    Love,
    jin


  • CitrineSunrise silver member
    June 19

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    Very clever story with an unexpected twist. I have a younger brother who could be a major pain in the patootie when he was young. Luckily we are very good friends now. I'm sure there are times when I wished to be an only child. Thank goodness my wishes never came true. Peace, Liz

    • Yemassee gold member
      June 19
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      Be thankful you are good friends now. Want my younger brother? If you take him, all sales are final...and good riddance, lol

      Thanks for reading.


  • bozoloper
    May 18

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    ha! i like this. i was an only child, so i guess i can't truly relate, but i can remember asking santa to make some of my childhood friends go away.


  • Melodies
    May 3

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    Wonderfully said!

    Exactly my kind of story! A happy ending and the good guys win all 'round! I see your present name is kandy korn and you are a 62-year-old woman, which does not surprise me at all because you live rather near Stephen King and you are no doubt affected by that. If you change back by tomorrow, it will be because... (consulting my latest Stephen King novel...)

    ACK! HORRORS! You are caught in a time warp and will experience the oddest adventure of your life! I hope you will write about it when you recover.

    ♫


  • Mari Goes gold member
    April 22

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    Is Molly related to Bubbles?
    This is kind of amusing, but miss that wittiness I see in most of your stories (of that kind).

    • Yemassee gold member
      April 22
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      It wasn't witty? She asked Santa for one last wish, that he deal with her brother for ruining her belief in Santa Claus...



      I've never been witty.


  • ten thousand cicadas gold member
    April 21

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    Ouch! You know, it has been said that Santa is a stalker...He sees you when you're sleeping... he knows when you're awake...

    So, I wouldn't put it past the ol' brute. Probably has Billy in work camp right about now.


  • bigperm
    April 21

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    I know what happened to Billy and the other gifts...

    funny santa Pictures, Images and Photos They had to be pawned for more reindeer fuel...that's all.


    • Yemassee gold member
      April 21
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      That is just plain shocking! I think the coolest thing is in the first photo...santa's sock is almost off...


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    April 21

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    OMG--what revenge!
    Well, perhaps if her brother
    were a bozo....
    It must be all that llama juice....

    • Yemassee gold member
      April 21
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      Llama juice? Eeewww! I took a serious, psychological study (the original story) and turned it into a farce and still the original author doesn't hate me for it!


      • Aesthete2000 gold member
        April 21
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        Well, that's good!
        One should never
        play destructively
        with one's friendshiip base!!!!


  • white stone
    April 20

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    Deck the halls with Billy's Body...
    Fa la la la la, la la, la la
    Don't cross Santa you'l be sorry...
    Fa la la la la, la la , la la

  • Melodies
    April 20
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    Well, who says there's no Santa?

    Just because so many people play at being Santa, that's not proof that Santa does not exist, you know. There are a LOT OF WANNABEES out there and copycats, too. And anyway, you get more STUFF if you believe, so that proves Santa is real. I love your story so much and I am starting my next Christmas list now.


  • pixiestix gold member
    April 20

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    I can see this scene with my own kids when they were younger although neither one has yet to disappear through wishes or "special" requests to Santa. There's still time though. lol

    I know I was saddened when the fantasies of childhood were no longer for my girls. Molly was spared in your story. My youngest asked me straight out "why do parents lie to their kids about such things?" I told her it wasn't really a lie but knew in a way it was. Why do we as adults perpetuate the myths and go to such great lengths to preserve them? Attempts to recapture a time of innocence and the magic held in the world of fantasy I would guess.

    There's more but I don't want to be too long winded. lol

    Good to see you were inspired

    • Yemassee gold member
      April 20
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      What's wrong with long winded, are you saying my comments on you are long winded?

      If I were the mother, I'd look for a well.

      • pixiestix gold member
        April 20
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        Does long winded also mean rambling aimlessly?

        Nah, you always leave thoughtful comments. See I can be nice. I could have went in a couple of different directions but will stick with what I already wrote.

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