Another theme is community. In the stories, it's likely that the community in the Smoky Mountains plays a big part during Christmas. People helping each other, sharing food and stories, and coming together for celebrations. It shows how important a sense of community is during the holiday season.
Perhaps there's a story of a lost hiker in the Smoky Mountains during Christmas. Local residents come together to search for the hiker, and in the end, they not only find the hiker but also share a beautiful Christmas feast with him, spreading the spirit of Christmas.
There's a tale of an old cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Legend has it that a family was brutally murdered there many years ago. People who pass by the dilapidated cabin at night often report seeing a woman in a blood - stained dress standing on the porch, as if waiting for something or someone. Some say it's the spirit of the mother from the murdered family.
Sure. One story could be about a hiker who got lost in the Smoky Mountains at night. As he wandered, he heard strange growls that seemed to come from all directions. He felt a cold presence following him, and every time he turned around, he saw a shadowy figure just out of sight. It was a terrifying experience for him until he finally found his way back to the trailhead at dawn.
I'm not sure exactly as I haven't read it. But it might be about Christmas experiences in the Smoky Mountains, like how people celebrate Christmas there, the local traditions, and maybe some heartwarming or magical stories that take place during the Christmas season in that area.
I don't know as I haven't read the story. But it could be local residents of the Smoky Mountains area, like a kind old man who spreads Christmas cheer, or a family with children excited for Christmas.
One common theme is isolation. Since it's set in the mountains, characters are often cut off from the outside world, which makes them rely on each other more during Christmas. For example, in many stories, a group of people stuck in a mountain cabin due to snowstorms have to make the best of Christmas together.
The tale of the Smoky Mountain witch is also terrifying. There was a woman who was accused of witchcraft in the old days and was hanged near the mountains. Now, people say that if you wander too far into the forest on certain nights, you can see a figure with a pointed hat and a broomstick flying between the trees, cackling menacingly.
Nature. Since it's set in the Smokey Mountains, nature would play a big role. The stories might explore how the beauty of the mountains, the snow, the trees, etc., enhance the Christmas experience and remind people of the magic of the season.
One great mountain Christmas short story is 'The Christmas on the Mountain Peak'. It tells about a small family stranded on a mountain during Christmas and how they find warmth and the true meaning of the holiday. Another could be 'Mountain Miracle at Christmas' which involves a lost reindeer found by a kind mountain dweller and the magic that unfolds.
A group of friends were camping in the Smoky Mountains. One night, they all felt an eerie chill. Then, they noticed that their campfire started to burn with a strange blue flame. As they watched in horror, the flames seemed to form the shape of a large, menacing beast. They quickly put out the fire and huddled in their tents until morning, too scared to even look outside.