When her nephew fails to show up for a special holiday dinner, Miranda Simmonds has to act fast to save face in front of her neighbors.

So she asks a stranger to pose in his place.

A decision that comes with unexpected consequences.

A holiday tale with a dash of magic and love.

“The Special Guest” by National Bestselling author Dara Girard is free on this site from only the 17th to 24th .

This story is available in 10 Holiday Stories: A Collection and as a single title through different retailers here.

The Special Guest

Dara Girard

A free short story is posted every month and will only be available from the 17th to the 24th. If you missed this one, you can still get it by clicking the link above. And remember to come back next month!