Gifted: An Indestructibles Christmas Story

by Matthew Phillion

It's December in the City, and not a creature is stirring, not even a superhero. Actually, one hero is stirring - Kate Miller, the Dancer, is restless, patrolling the streets among holiday lights and snow. But when her closest teammate springs an unexpected gift on her, the Dancer is forced to do two things she never get into the holiday spirit, and ask for help from another Indestructible.

Meanwhile, Entropy Emily is determined to spread cheer by force if necessary...

" An Indestructibles Christmas Story" is a "one-shot" short story in the tradition of single-issue comic book adventures. Taking place between the events of books 1 and 2 in the Indestructibles series, "Gifted" offers insight into the growing relationships between the young heroes during their first holiday season together.

20 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2014

About the author

Matthew Phillion is a writer, actor, and film director based in Salem, Massachusetts and author of the Indestructibles, Echo and the Sea, and Dungeon Crawlers series. An award-winning journalist by trade, he has also appeared in feature films including the sci-fi romance Harvest Moon and the independent horror flick Livestock. His screenwriting and directing debut, the romantic comedy Certainly Never, premiered in 2013 at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, where it was nominated for five awards including best screenplay and best New England film.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great short story from the world of the Indestructibles. Each of the young heroes appear in this story but the focus is on my favorite couple: The Dancer & Titus. I'll take every morsel of info I can get on these two. Thanks, Matt!

[Nish · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short Christmas

This one is a super quick read. It gives you a quick look into how the characters spend their Christmas, and a chance to look beyond the veil to the dancers more human side.

[Ruby Ridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Kate Miller - "The Dancer" and hate Titus - yet another wonderful werewolf.
Pedestrian short story brightened by Solar-Dancer interaction. Probably written for some collection or other.
Recommended for "Indestructibles" fans

[Karla Schneider · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was nice a wholesome, the Dancer is like a getto Batman, but the human elements of the storytelling was nice.