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Holidays

The Holidays Dock is always changing.  Elves, bunnies, leprechauns, groundhogs, and cupids redecorate constantly while veterans, moms, dads, and a few former presidents stock new content according to your favorite upcoming days of the year!  Come on in…the fireworks will begin soon!

Mabel the Christmas Dog

In this tender reflection, a family faces the heartbreaking certainty that their beloved dog, Mabel, won’t make it to Christmas morning… until a simple gift from a ten-year-old boy changes everything. What unfolds is a gentle reminder that love shows up in unexpected moments—and sometimes, just sometimes, a small act of kindness becomes the spark for a Christmas miracle.

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen

Discover the intriguing tale of ‘Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen’ by O. Henry, a captivating story of tradition and unexpected turns. Join Pete and the Old Gentleman in their unique annual ritual, where traditions collide with unforeseen circumstances, leading to a twist that will leave readers pondering. Delve into this delightful narrative on The Writers Dock and uncover the surprises that await in this classic O. Henry masterpiece.

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Mama Lies

It’s Mother’s Day Eve…which might be good opportunity to remind Mom about how she demanded we tell the truth…and lied about what would happen if we didn’t!  (“When you tell a lie, a little man appears in your eyes and I can see him…”)  Now that many of us are adults...

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Christmas Every Day

First published in 1892, William Dean Howells’s Christmas Every Day is a charming and funny reminder to be careful what you wish for. When a little girl’s holiday dream comes true and Christmas arrives again…and again…and again, the joy of the season quickly turns into delightful chaos.

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