“We’re eating healthy this Christmas,” Mom announced. “No artificial flavours or colours.”
Six-year-old Joey winced. “Yuck, more Brouches schproats!”
“Nothing wrong with Brussels sprouts,” Mom said. “Or fruitcake with natural dried fruits.”
Joey and Dad frowned.
Then, a miracle happened: Grandma walked in bringing candy canes and chocolate marshmallow Santas.
Krystyna writes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Her published works can be found online and in magazines and anthologies.
Hi Krystyna,
It’s a small word! A nice tiny piece, lovable like all the pieces of your work I’ve had the pleasure of reading on the SBS site. Best wishes. Victor Bort
Oh, hello Victor,
Was it I who introduced you to 50-Word Stories? Regardless, welcome!
Thanks for enjoying my tiny story. I do believe in miracles, don’t you?