I'm a little lost for words. Michelle, you are a true story-teller, you have a unique gift, and one that you have exercised superbly in this small piece. I used to read stories like this to my daughters. They're all grown-up now, but tonight I'll be reading this one to them.
Indeed, it was an old fashion Christmas story that brought a smile and warmed the heart.
You have a marvelous talent for descriptive detail that brings your stories to life. Your scenes are vivid and transport the reader directly into the story.
And because of that, I'm going to nitpick one detail. When entering the cabin he put down his 'fresh kill'. It made me wonder, at the time, what it was. You did not reveal that it was... Show more
This was a wonderful holiday story, the kind you want to read in front of a blazing fire with a cup of hot chocolate. I enjoyed it so much, I didn’t want it to end .You brought your characters to life, and had me wondering about the animals gathering in the yard. Soon enough the words you wrote came together and gave me a surprise ending.
Over all a great job about a story I never get tired of.
Yes, it does warm the heart. I'm so impressed with your writing; the originality of the plot. Your two characters:)
A fine addition to our growing list of Christmas stories. A-1, Michelle:) :)
