December 24, 2018
The Christmas Miracle- A Story in Rhyme
By: Danielle Van Alst
The gentle snow began to fall for tonight is Christmas Eve
a time of magic and enchantment for those who do believe.
Walking down the city streets past the shops that glow so bright
with decorated window scenes a...
December 18, 2018
The Caroling Penguins
By: Danielle Van Alst
Every Christmas Eve, Poppy, Penny, and Patsy sing Christmas carols in front of all the inhabitants of the ice pack.
However, on this particular Christmas Eve morning, Patsy gets up and starts to sneeze. This was supposed to be...
December 12, 2018
Lulu The Polar Bear- A Short Story
By: Danielle Van Alst
Lulu is a little polar bear who lives in an igloo on the polar ice cap. One Christmas Eve, his eyes shining with excitement he asks his mom:
“Mom, I’ve been good this year, haven’t I?”
His mom replied “of course you...
December 5, 2018
Phone Call To Santa- A Short Story
By: Danielle Van Alst
Daisy and her thirteen-year-old sister, Annie, had been fighting a great deal during the last year. This often can happen when you combine a smart and strong-willed two-year-old, who is sure she is always right, w...
October 31, 2018
Ghost Whispers- A Short Tale
By: Danielle Van Alst
The old tombstone was beginning to crumble, but it looked like as good a site as any to set up. Aidan and Mark set the recorder on the ground between them and scanned the darkened cemetery with their flashlights. There...
October 17, 2018
Black Woods- A Short Tale
By: Danielle Van Alst
Gloria and her friends Sarah and Megan enjoyed riding their horses through the woods next to the riding stable. Many of the old timers at the stable warned them not to pass Black Woods at night on horseback. The haunted wo...
October 10, 2018
The Haunting of Pine Tree Inn- A Short Tale
By: Danielle Van Alst
The Pine Tree Inn was once a tavern and stagecoach shop before the Revolutionary War. Later, it was converted to a private residence. The sprawling red-clapboard home has welcomed many families in its alm...
September 5, 2018
The Hands of Fate
By: Danielle Van Alst
Kane looked up at the dark, snowy clouds that filled the sky before his eyes zeroed in on a snowflake, following it until it hit against his skin, melting away. He tightened the red scarf around his neck before shoving his hands i...
August 22, 2018
You Have Mail
By: Danielle Van Alst
It all started as a message in my mailbox one morning. Having my morning coffee and cigarette, I decided to walk out to the mailbox and check my mail. I had bought this house from an auction for a very low price. It was out in the qu...
August 1, 2018
The Judgement Files- A Short Story
By: Danielle Van Alst
In that strange place between wakefulness and dreams, between reality and illusion I found myself in a cold dimly lit room. There were no real distinguishing features save for the one wall covered with small index...
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