Santa Whispers and Winter Wishes

by Bill and Linda Tiepelman

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Santa Whispers and Winter Wishes

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Bill and Linda Tiepelman

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Digital Art - Digital Photograph

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In a cozy cabin nestled deep within the whispering pines of the north, the magic of Christmas Eve was unfolding. The room was aglow with the soft, warm light of a single lamp, casting a golden hue over the young boy named Oliver, who sat wrapped in a knitted blanket. His eyes, bright with the light of a vivid imagination, moved fervently across the pages of a story steeped in the lore of Christmas.

Outside, the world lay under a thick blanket of snow, and the sky was a tapestry of twinkling stars. Each snowflake was a brushstroke of winter's artistry on the frosted windows, creating a crystal collage of nature's finest work. In this moment, the border between the tales of old and the crisp air of reality blurred, as a majestic stag stood at the edge of the clearing, its breath a misty cloud in the chill night air.

Just as the clock struck the magic hour, a jolly figure in red appeared, his hearty chuckles almost audible through the glass. Santa, with a sack brimming with dreams and a knowing smile, paused to exchange a silent greeting with the stag. It was a sight that children around the world could only dream of, yet here it was, playing out before Oliver's eyes, as real as the book in his lap.

Oliver's heart skipped a beat, his youthful cynicism replaced by the pure, hopeful spirit of Christmas. He realized that some stories might just leap off the page if only one believes strongly enough. The frost on the window seemed to sparkle with greater intensity as if affirming the boy’s newfound belief. With a final glance at the magical scene, Oliver snuggled deeper into his blanket, the warmth of his belief a beacon in the winter night.

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December 12th, 2023

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