Writers Workshop

The Christmas Fairy

PART IV

The next morning, the girls discussed Shalen’s mysterious message in-depth. “How on Earth did he give Uncle Mike a gift? And is that gift a chance meeting with Asherah?” asked Cora.

“I know Asherah is part of this. I can feel it in my bones,” said Emma, wisely. Cora nodded assent. The rest of the weekend and following week flew by as the girls schemed and planned Uncle Mike’s Christmas gift. Now, on their winter break from school, the two spent more time in the library, but Shalen wouldn’t reveal himself to them again. “What are we going to do? Christmas is next wee...