A short story that illustrates the unwavering love and fierce loyalty of dogs. It’s told through the humble eyes of Casey, a sixteen-year-old Golden Retriever with the ability to smell angels and demons. Casey is a memorable character. He demonstrates that not all heroes don armor or wear capes. Some may have floppy ears and a furry coat. Don’t let appearances fool you, beneath his golden coat beats the bravest and purest of hearts. A condensed version of this story won a coveted top ten spot in the 2017 Florida Writer’s Association Anthology.
The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry
A classic story that tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money.