The leaf

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The leaf

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The leaf

a fantastical short story for the holidays

Bethany J. Riddle

Dec 24, 2025

Hello friends! Please enjoy this short story written and read by me, Bethany Riddle. Merry Christmas everyone, and Happy Holidays.

A close up of a leaf with ice on it — Photo by Yuri Antonenko on Unsplash

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