Santa Claus was melancholy because he had no gifts left for himself. He wept. As tears trickled down his beard, two white owls arrived, bringing him a present. It was a professional beard trimmer sent by the hatted boy. Santa cheered up. ‘What a capital fellow this hatted boy is!’ Related articles A 50-Word Story … Continue reading 50-Word Stories Christmas Special #3

After eating innumerable biscuits during the summer, Santa Claus took on weight. To such an extent, that he got stuck in the first chimney he crept in. As he struggled to climb out he heard voices in the living room below. ‘Boys light up the fireplace!’ Santa Claus was startled. Related articles A 50-Word Story … Continue reading 50-Word Stories Christmas Special #2

Shortly after Santa Claus’ departure on his gift-giving spree, his helpers realized that they had handed him an outdated gift delivery list which didn’t include the hatted boy’s new address: Writers’ Alley, Yellow House, Shadowy Attic. ‘Poor hatted boy!’ thought they. ‘He won’t receive any presents this Christmas!’ They wept. (‘Let’s hope that at least … Continue reading 50-Word Stories Christmas Special #1