• Wink and Serena in NPK Part 6

    I thought this was going to be the last segment. Just one more (I think)… I guess I’m having too much fun with these characters! In case you missed part 5, click HERE PART 6 Was it just three days ago that Mrs. Claus had tucked Wink’s miracle pin into the collar of Serena’s blouse? She owed this woman such a debt of gratitude for sending Wink to her. Had Mrs. Claus known all along that Serena would end up with him?  Wink took Serena’s hand. “I only have a couple of places left to show her, and then we’ll be on our say.”  Mrs. Claus’ unmistakable grin spread across…

  • An Unexpected Proposal-Chapter 1

    An Unexpected Proposal 1 Chelsea’s feet ached, her back ached, and now her head ached. If Mr. One-more-cup-of-coffee called her over one more time tonight, she’d have a fist ache from punching him in the nose. He never tipped, never thanked, and thought that a snap of his fingers would bring her over faster. Not! Why wouldn’t the man take a hint? Mostly she loved her regulars, but this guy…ugh, don’t get her started. Every time he came in, Chelsea had to remind herself this job was for Dani. Did Mr. One-more-cup seriously just snap his fingers again? Chelsea rolled her eyes and went back to the galley to grab…

  • Wink and Serena in NPK part 5

    One more after this… However, if this is the first time you’ve stumbled on this story, you’ll definitely want to start at part 1. Check it out HERE. Part 5 From the doorway, Mrs. Claus cleared her throat.  Serena’s hand snapped back as if she got caught doing something naughty. “Oh, hello.”  Wink jumped to his feet. “Sorry we woke you.”  Mrs. Claus rubbed the sleep from her eyes. “I always know when someone is writing a letter to me. I don’t know how Santa sleeps through it.” She eyed the paper where Serena crossed her arms over it. “What’s your request this time?”  “You know me?”  As Mrs. Claus…

  • Wink and Serena in NPK-Part 4

    Hopefully only 2 more parts to go Part 4  Wink held her hand and together they walked down the cobblestone streets. First the toy village and the factories lined along one side and the lighting and decorations on the other. Each a delight, each thrilled Serena’s senses. The aromas of cinnamon and ginger mingled with the tinkling of the bells over the doorways sang of Christmas. Even though each of the buildings were void of elves and activities, Serena imagined their tools humming against a background of festive music.   Serena’s eyes danced around the colorfully lit and decorated rooms. “When will the elves get back to work?”  Wink kept her…