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    Christmas 2024
    Christmas 2024
    Christmas 2024
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    Christmas 2024

    By Bill Stewart

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    Christmas Eve Excitement

    The aroma of gingerbread wafted through the air, swirling around Lily like a warm hug. She inhaled deeply, her nose tingling with the sweet scent of molasses and cinnamon. Christmas was just a week away, and her small town was already bursting with holiday cheer. Twinkling lights adorned every lamppost, casting a magical glow on the snow-dusted streets. Shops displayed festive decorations in their windows, enticing passersby with promises of holiday treats and treasures.

    Lily hummed along to the cheerful Christmas carols playing softly on the radio as she carefully hung a silver star on the lowest branch of their Christmas tree. Her faithful beagle, Charlie, sat patiently beside her, his tail thumping a happy rhythm against the hardwood floor. Every now and then, he'd raise his head and sniff the air, his nose twitching at the delicious scent emanating from the kitchen.

    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherbill Stewart
    Release dateSep 28, 2024
    ISBN9798227503398
    Christmas 2024
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    Bill Stewart

    About Bill Stewart. ` About the Author Bill Stewart spent an incredible 42 years at sea, navigating the world's oceans and gathering stories from the many adventures that a life at sea provides. After retiring, Bill turned to writing as a way to supplement his pension income, discovering a new passion for storytelling along the way. Bill began writing children's storybooks, and to date, he has twelve published titles available. His gift for storytelling soon expanded into the teen thriller genre, and the young Adult genre, where he has published six gripping thrillers that have captivated young adult readers. Never one to rest, Bill is constantly at work, with several new projects in the drafting stage. Most recently, he completed and published his latest works, a Christmas 2024 children's book, which he hopes will bring joy and wonder to readers during the holiday season and Whispers from the river a short fact-based work of fiction about the infamous murderer known as the Green River Killer, who, by his own admission has murdered 80+ marginalised women.

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      Christmas 2024 - Bill Stewart

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Also By bill Stewart

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter four

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Chapter 7

      About the Author

      Chapter 1

      Christmas Eve Excitement

      The aroma of gingerbread wafted through the air, swirling around Lily like a warm hug. She inhaled deeply, her nose tingling with the sweet scent of molasses and cinnamon. Christmas was just a week away, and her small town was already bursting with holiday cheer. Twinkling lights adorned every lamppost, casting a magical glow on the snow-dusted streets. Shops displayed festive decorations in their windows, enticing passersby with promises of holiday treats and treasures.

      Lily hummed along to the cheerful Christmas carols playing softly on the radio as she carefully hung a silver star on the lowest branch of their Christmas tree. Her faithful beagle, Charlie, sat patiently beside her, his tail thumping a happy rhythm against the hardwood floor. Every now and then, he’d raise his head and sniff the air, his nose twitching at the delicious scent emanating from the kitchen.

      Almost done, Charlie, Lily giggled, placing a gentle pat on his head. Then we can help Mum with the cookies.

      Charlie barked in response, his tail wagging with renewed enthusiasm. He loved Christmas, not just for the extra treats that magically appeared in his bowl, but for the warmth and joy that filled their home.

      Lily stepped back to admire their handiwork. The tree, a majestic fir that brushed the ceiling, sparkled with colourful ornaments, each one holding a special memory. There was the wonky clay star Lily had made in kindergarten, the tiny wooden train Charlie had playfully snatched from under the tree years ago, and the delicate glass angel that had been passed down through generations in her family.

      It’s beautiful, sweetie, a warm voice chimed in.

      Lily turned to see her mother, her cheeks flushed from the warmth of the oven, standing in the doorway. A plate piled high with freshly baked gingerbread men sat temptingly in her hands. They look amazing, Mum! Lily exclaimed, her mouth already watering. Can I have one? Her mother chuckled. "Of course, honey. But just one for now. Dinner will be

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