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A Prince Charming for Christmas
Author: Casper Graham
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Clement Archibald Felix Leonard Benjamin Constantine is the Crown Prince of Oswington. He also owns Beaumont Department Store, which has multiple locations all over the world. After the betrayal of his ex-boyfriend, he leaves Oswington for several days to take a breather from the paparazzi.<br><br>Kyle Ross Lee is a struggling actor living in New York. He rarely gets any chance to act on stage, so he works at Beaumont Department Store to earn a living. He also takes in review requests from various companies and posts them on his website. He earns a bit of extra cash and acquires free products at the same time.<br><br>The two men meet and start dating soon after. There’s only one tiny issue. Kyle has no idea who Clement truly is.<br><br>What happens when Clement’s real identity is exposed? Will they have their fairy tale ending? Or will that spell the end of their happily ever after?

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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What are the themes in great short Christmas stories?
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2024-11-22 13:25
One common theme is love. In stories like 'The Gift of the Magi', the couple's love for each other is so strong that they are willing to sacrifice. Another theme is redemption, as in 'A Christmas Carol' where Scrooge redeems himself. Family is also a theme. Many short Christmas stories show families coming together, sharing meals and gifts.
Can you recommend some great short Christmas stories?
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2024-11-22 08:53
One great short Christmas story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these encounters, he transforms into a kind and generous person. Another is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. A young couple sacrifices their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other, showing the true meaning of selfless love during Christmas. And 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen is also a touching short Christmas story about a poor girl's sad encounter on a cold Christmas Eve.
Where can I find great christmas short stories?
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2024-11-18 06:03
You can find great Christmas short stories in local libraries. They usually have a section dedicated to Christmas literature. There are also many free e - book platforms where you can search for them. For example, Project Gutenberg offers a wide range of classic Christmas short stories for free.
Can you recommend some great christmas short stories?
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2024-11-18 04:32
Sure. 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen is a well - known Christmas short story. It tells the tragic tale of a poor little girl who tries to sell matches on a cold Christmas Eve. 'The Night Before Christmas' is also great. It vividly describes Santa Claus's visit on Christmas Eve. Also, 'A Country Christmas' often features in collections of great Christmas short stories, showing the charm of a rural Christmas.
Can you recommend some great Christmas short stories?
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2024-11-13 13:31
One great Christmas short story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Through these encounters, he transforms into a kind and generous person. It's a classic that beautifully captures the spirit of Christmas.
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