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One of several Bewitched and Bewildered short stories released by the Author on her website.

3 pages, ebook

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Alanea Alder

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1,224 reviews3,696 followers
May 25, 2023
Cute quote:

Darian sat back. “I particularly like the movie about the green fuzzy kleptomaniac with the insanely strong terrier.”
Ryuu watched as Meryn blinked, then blinked again. He watched as her eyes lit up and she began to giggle. “You mean the Grinch Who Stole Christmas!”
Beth and Rheia began to laugh with Meryn.
Darian shrugged. “I like how it rhymes.”
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14.4k reviews543 followers
July 13, 2017
I really hate Elf on a Shelf, so wasn't really happy that this one was about it. I get that Colton was trying to do something fun for Penny, but Meryn is right, it's creepy. I loved that Felix took things into his own hands.
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183 reviews15 followers
January 5, 2021

Cute, and funny short holiday story with Meryn, and the gang. Not everyone likes an Elf on a Shelf. 😁
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2,661 reviews26 followers
December 29, 2020
Creating new traditions
This was such an awesome little, short story. I know that in the past I would have loved to treat The Elf on the Shelf to the same method of removal as Felix uses. Like all of the books in this series, this one made a smile cross my face and laughter burst from my lips. I hope the author continues to share these shorts with us, they really help to round out the Bewitched and Bewildered daily life experiences.
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189 reviews
June 21, 2025
A short short story revolving around Christmas at the Alpha estate from Ryuu's POV.

Ryuu wanted to know how everyone celebrated the holidays and what he would do for his family as a start to a new tradition.

"Darian sat back. “I particularly like the movie about the green fuzzy kleptomaniac with the insanely strong terrier.”

This takes place between My healer and My Savior and totally worth the read to see into there everyday lives.

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2022 re- read #4
This just never gets old. My fave pick me up series ever! Never fails to make me laugh 😃
4,546 reviews29 followers
February 19, 2017
Short, but a lot of fun spending more time with all our favorite characters. Honestly, I could have happily read a few chapters on this topic!
50 reviews
July 24, 2018
ha ha , couldn't stop laughing is love to have Christmas with this lot , haha
765 reviews2 followers
June 3, 2020
It was a little funny even if it was super predictable.
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1,382 reviews84 followers
March 8, 2022
Amusing Elf on a Shelf tale.
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1,059 reviews11 followers
July 29, 2022
cute filler about a creepy doll
558 reviews2 followers
August 27, 2023
A funny short wintery scene with all the alpha unit family together.
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153 reviews2 followers
December 11, 2023
Actually this one is awesome, a little comfort, a little creepy

Love it
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458 reviews4 followers
February 14, 2017
Short and cute and free on her website, like the other short stories.
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412 reviews10 followers
March 14, 2021
A great sample of the authors writing technique. All her works that I have read strive to bring family together weither through blood or friendship. This book was a fun read relating to Christmas traditions, we had the fun loving Colton bringing in the elf on the shelf, brave felix soldiering through the cold and snarky Merryn waiting for die hard. All these characters are amazing.
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834 reviews2 followers
December 14, 2025
This book is from Ryuu's point of view, and its a sweet story!...
I love revisiting this family and specially during Christmas, when they talk about their own traditions...
And I agree with Meryn, the elf on a shelf looks creepy!... I'm glad Felix took care of things!
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2,250 reviews1 follower
December 22, 2016
Loved it, Didn't realize these short stories were on the website til after I read all the books multiple times. This adds more to the story and makes me love the series even more!
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Author 4 books391 followers
December 28, 2016
Fab short story. Great to get some of Ryuu's POV. Hope there's more to come.
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377 reviews
August 2, 2024
8/2/24-a hilarious little slice of life short story. I love learning little things about this world and the character I have come to care about.
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May 27, 2024
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