Solstice of Sweets and Second Chances: A Nutcracker Short Story

Solstice of Sweets and Second Chances: A Nutcracker Short Story by Sarah Beran

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*This story contains minor spoilers for both Winter of the Wandering Wind and To Crack a Soldier.

Marie's husband has been lost at sea for fifty years, leaving her with little but precious memories and the wooden soldier he gave her as a gift so long ago. When a mysterious stranger arrives on the night of the winter solstice, will Marie finally find her second chance at love?

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Updated 12/21/2024

Category: Fantasy, Romance, Short stories, Retellings, Fairy Tale Retellings

Release date: December 2024

Sarah Beran

Sarah lives in sunny southern California with her husband, two small children, and dog Pippin. An elementary music teacher by day, when she is not writing or devouring books she spends her free time running, making music, or playing make believe.

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