“We’re gonna what?” Chrissy said, as they admired the finished sleigh. “Take it for a ride.” Joe slapped her on the back, then walked to the front of the sled. The elves were lining up the reindeer, hoisting the harnesses…

“Grandpa!” Joe yelled as he saw the old man sitting on the couch. “You’re home!” He ran to him, wrapping him in a hug. “You have a talent for stating the obvious, Joe.” The old man smiled. “Huh?” “Never mind.…

Joe ran in the house, dropped his backpack on the floor, and dashed up the stairs. As he jiggled the mouse to wake the computer, he paused. Running back down the stairs, he went into the living room where his…

In keeping with an old tradition, I bring you Part 1 of the serialized story of The Last Christmas. Millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, the Pawtucket Times would publish a story over the two weeks leading…

Iris the Ice Queen The darkness of the cave swallowed us. The light from outside faded. After a few minutes, I was tossed to the ground. An eerie pale glow surrounded me.  I looked for Max, but he wasn’t with…