Norðurljosið (The Northern Lights)

"While on a stopover in Iceland, Annika learns about the mischievous Yule Lads."

“Halló, ég heiti Annika Bergström,” the tall young woman said to the matronly desk clerk as she removed her knit cap and shook out her long blonde hair.“Hæ, Annika! Har þu herberginu?”Annika laughed. “Talar þu Sænskar? Eða Engelsk?”“Not Swedish, but...

The Exposure

"A young woman accidentally puts herself on public display during a holiday shopping spree"

I had barely arrived home from my Christmas break at college when Mom started peppering me with questions about Christmas gifts. Eager to get her to drop the subject, and to make sure that I didn't get a bunch of...

Romance on the Rails

"A misfortune on a trip turns into an encounter Emma will never forget"

Emma arrived in the train's dining car, wearing a stunning, strapless red dress she had impulsively bought before her trip aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr route. It was nearly Christmas, and the car was festively decorated. She found a table by...

Mirrors of Infinity

"Glimpse infinity when you place/ A pair of mirrors face to face."

The Mercury Gallery, New York, is proud to announce a forthcoming solo exhibition and sale of recent paintings by Leo Kauffmann. November 1st-30th.- The New York Herald Tribune, Thursday, October 28th, 1965.~~~~~~When Leo’s studio loft apartment doorbell rang at 7:30...

Missed Picked

"A young girl gets invited to a party."

Olivia excitedly opened the envelope from her Uncle Dave. It contained the invitation she was hoping for. It was for his annual Christmas party, which was always an extravaganza.Olivia had been off to college and unable to attend for the...