The Star – An Original Short, Short Christmas Story by Don McDonald

This is a special Christmas bonus episode for Season's Readings listeners. Frank has reasons for not decorating anymore. Christmas is quieter now. Darker. Easier to ignore. Then a new neighbor moves in next door—six years old, endlessly curious. What starts as a simple conversation turns into a small act of defiance against grief, routine, and the belief that some lights, once turned off, should stay that way. The Star is a gentle story about unexpected persuasion, borrowed wonder, and how the smallest voices sometimes know exactly where the switch is. If you enjoy short stories, there are dozens more just waiting to be heard on the Short Storyverses channel or at shortstoryverses.com Good stories deserve good company. Follow the podcast so you never miss one—and if you enjoyed this story, a five-star rating or review helps others find us. Think of it as applause without waking anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.