Sleepless in Snowflake: A Heartwarming Christmas Story

by Rusty Fischer

It’s Molly’s first Christmas without her husband, which might explain why she’s shown up at her mother’s nursing home, desperate for a visit. When a chef busy preparing Christmas brunch overhears and invites her into his kitchen, the two make Christmas a little less lonely…

Genres: Short Stories

21 pages, ebook

Published July 27, 2013

About the author

Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don't Cry, Ushers, Inc., Becca Bloom & the Drumsticks of Doom and Panty Raid @ Zombie High.

Reviews

[Vonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet story that reminded one that there are good-hearted people out there. Spending your first Christmas after recently losing your loved one could be depressing. I completely felt empathy towards Molly's situation, especially when her children didn't want to come over for the holidays to make sure she wasn't alone.

"Is that what I am now, Jim, a bother? Like my mom is to me?"


Though this was a sad line from the book, it was also an eye-opener. Molly didn't spend much time with her own mother. After experiencing what she has done to her mother as her children have done to her, made Molly realize the importance of being with loved ones.

I especially enjoyed Jim. He was the chef at the senior home and he was such a doll. He made sure to make Christmas a little bit more enjoyable for Molly.

Sleepless in Snowflake was a heartwarming tale.

[Denise Kuntz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this short Christmas story!

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story I read AFTER Christmas but I am wishing I would have read it on Christmas to be able to make it feel and seem real

[Nancy Mc Donald · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a heartfelt story about a woman facing her first Christmas without her husband who had passed away 6 months before and how a Chef at her mother's retirement home helps her get through it.

[Kathrine · Rating 3 out of 5]

At only 12 pages, I honestly wasn't expecting much from this one. It was a typical holiday read - lots of cheese and sap. But that's perfectly ok for a Christmas themed story. Nothing earth shattering, but I liked it.