Tag Archives: Santa

SPECIAL GUEST

Posted on December 26, 2019 by A. L. Kaplan

“Santa?” Mable stared at the man in the red coat passed out on her lawn and the overturned sled, ignoring the reindeer munching on her shrubs. Empty beer cans, cookie crumbs, and scraps from her Christmas ham littered the ground. … Continue reading →

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A.L. Kaplan Wins Another Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on January 2, 2016 by A. L. Kaplan

What a great way to end 2015 and start 2016. Thank you all for the votes. A.L. Kaplan is the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature on … Continue reading →

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HOWARD BEAR

Posted on December 26, 2014 by A. L. Kaplan

Santa’s village was in trouble, big trouble. A massive force of ogres, goblins, and gremlins advanced. All the land escapes were blocked. The village was unarmed and outnumbered; in short, doomed. Elves and other animals ran in panicked circles through … Continue reading →

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