A Long Wait for Santa: Short Fiction Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy, #12

By C. C. Brower

Light, Seasonal Reading by New Author C. C. Brower

Contains three short stories to fill your holidays with cheer:

• Long Overdue Santa - 

The house seemed so empty now with the children all grown up and on their own. Just [ ] and his masters. A view of the holidays through the eyes of the family dog.

But this holiday has surprises for all, and a heartwarming surprise ending.

A light read to cheer your heart.

• The Emperor's Scribe - 

A young apprentice teaches the Emperor truths found in recording the day-to-day events of the Royal Court. What he found changed an empire...

• When Vacation Plans Revise - 

He was in the bathroom when the explosion left him alone in his emergency spacesuit. Ahead is the greatest challenge of his life - survive with the little training he'd gotten before setting out on this vacation in the stars...

About the author:

C. C. Brower is a new author and rapidly gaining an audience for her fresh approach to storytelling. These short stories give you a taste of her style and approach. Perfect for filling in the idle moments.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Midwest Journal Press
• Release date: Mar 25, 2018
• ISBN: 9781387694303

C. C. Brower

A central Midwest author, C. C. has been imagining stories since she was young. Her love of speculative fiction made her a perfect match for Living Sensical parables.  While she likes writing straight-ahead adventure-type stories, she also tries different structures as she collaborates with other co-authors.

Book preview

A Long Wait for Santa

Three Short Stories

by C. C. Brower

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

A LONG WAIT FOR SANTA

First edition. March 25, 2018.

Copyright © 2018 C. C. Brower.

ISBN: 978-1387694303

Written by C. C. Brower.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

A Long Wait for Santa

The Emperor's Scribe

When Vacation Plans Revise

Stories By C. C. Brower

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A Long Wait for Santa

IT HAD BEEN 21 YEARS since Santa last came to my Master's home.

I sat here in on the porch, enjoying the first late snow of the year. And Santa came to mind.

He quit coming after the children had left one by one, every seven years or so. They visit now and then, and I almost get a cramp in my tail from wagging so hard in happiness. My tongue lolls, and I'd sit by their feet or lay there as they talked along with my Masters.

It was bliss when they visited as I missed them so much. But I always had my Masters, their parents, to pat me on the head and refill my bowls with food and water.

Every seven years, my Masters