How The Grinch Stole Christmas Novels & Stories

The air hung heavy with the scent of pine needles and the faint, sweet aroma of cinnamon. Damon, his brow furrowed in concentration, carefully arranged the last of the carefully chosen Christmas ornaments on the grand fir that dominated the living room. He glanced at his grandparents, their faces aglow with the warm light of the crackling fireplace. They were smiling, their eyes crinkled with genuine joy, their hands clasped together in a gesture of contentment. He felt a surge of relief wash over him. He had done it. He had convinced them.

May mga garland na may red ribbons sa columns, at kahit yung receptionists may suot na snowflake pins. “Okay, ang ganda nga,” amin ko habang ibinabalik ang sumbrero sa mesa. “Pero… medyo nakakalungkot din ang season na ito para sa akin.” Napakunot ang noo ni Astrid at sumandal sa mesa ko, parang ready na sa serious talk. “Grinch ka ba?” biro niya pero may halong concern. “Grinch?” natawa ako. “Hindi naman. I actually like Christmas. It’s just… mahirap mag-feel ng spirit kapag alam mong malayo ka sa pamilya mo.”

sabi ng isang malalim na boses sa mabagal na paraan. Akma nang kukunin ng "Santa Claus" ang regalo mula sa pulang sako na dala nito nang biglang matauhan si Lexie at mabilis na idinikit ang kaniyang sarili upang yakapin ito nang napakahigpit. Natigilan naman si Kaizer sa kaniyang biglaang yakap.