RE: STACH Short Story Contest #15: 199 words.|Christmas Special, everyone wins.

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STACH Short Story Contest #15: 199 words.|Christmas Special, everyone wins.

in contest •  7 years ago 

When Christmas comes calling

The harmattan breeze blew angrily, leaving chills in its trail, Chidinma knew what it brought, there was no doubting the fact that Christmas was around the corner; she could smell it in the air. This used to be her favorite part of the year. The extended family always come together for the holidays and mama played host. She made Christmas come alive; she had a way of making things happen, it was a gift. Papa used to say she was the very life of Christmas itself. From the delectable cuisines to the colourful Christmas decor, from the fun filled competitions to the carols she held, Christmas with her was an exciting experience. Because of her, when Christmas came calling, everyone responded. As Chidinma stood by her window observing, she could feel the emptiness; mama was nowhere to be found. Everything looked empty without her; the decor, the laughter, the food, the carols and the competitions. They tried to continue the tradition, but it was nothing like her's. It was like the life of the celebration was snuffed out. Since her demise, Christmas has never been the same.

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Mhen, you always do this. I just love your story

Your story is lovely

Cool story, @vwovwe

If you win this time, don't forget me o, lovely story sha

@vwovwe, your story line started happy but ended sad, why did the mother have to die...

Guy, it's fresh, I like it

Cool write-up, hope it's fictitious @vwovwe, Christmas shouldn't be a season of sadness

cool story bro. hope you win

@vwovwe i like your story

Cool story @vwovwe

@vwovwe the writer, I thought you wouldn't enter for this competition

@vwovwe, your story is awesome

Well @vwovwe, your stories are nice.

OK, I like it, cook write up

She didn't have to die, your story ended on a sad note

Nice write up @vwovwe

@vwovwe, you just dey pack comments, you na celeb o, anyways your stories are always nice

You always win @vwovwe, I like your story line

Nice one @vwovwe

Fresh @vwovwe, good writeup. Happy new year