Christmas World Comic Con

"On My Way to  Piano Lessons" 1. **Getting Ready**    - **Brother:** "Do you have your sheet music, Sis?"    - **Sister:** "Yep, and I packed extra pencils too. Are you ready?"    - **Brother:** "All set! Let's go." 2. **Leaving the House**    - **Brother:** "Bye, Mom! We're heading to piano lessons."    - **Sister:** "Don't forget to save us some cookies for when we get back!" 3. **Walking Down the Street**    - **Brother:** "Look at Mr. Thompson's new car. It's shiny!"    - **Sister:** "Yeah, it's so cool. Maybe we can ask for a ride someday." 4. **Passing the Park**    - **Brother:** "Do you want to stop at the park on the way back?"    - **Sister:** "Maybe. We should get to our lesson first, though." 5. **Mysterious Alley**    - **Sister:** "Let's take the shortcut through this alley."    - **Brother:** "Are you sure? It looks kind of spooky...

 ### The Unseen Presence The field stretched endlessly, a sea of wild grasses swaying under the breeze. It was the kind of place where nothing ever happened—until the day it did. An object had appeared, half-buried in the earth, strange and otherworldly. **Day 1** The first to find it was Tom, a local farmer. He spotted something glimmering in the morning sun. Curiosity got the better of him, and he trudged through the tall grass to take a closer look. Tom frowned, squatting down to examine the partially buried object. "What in the world is this?" he muttered, reaching out a tentative hand. As soon as his fingers brushed the cold surface, he felt a jolt. It wasn't just a physical shock—it was as if something had reached into his mind, twisting and turning. He stumbled back, his heart racing. **Day 2** News traveled fast in small towns. By midday, a small group had gathered around the object, staring at it with a mix of fascination and fear. Among them were Tom's wife,...

  The Ted Smith Christmas Mysteries:  Volume 3 **Chapter 1: Silent Night** Narrator: The small village of Wintervale lay blanketed in snow, its streets aglow with festive lights. Despite the holiday cheer, a sense of unease lingered in the air. Ted Smith, the seasoned investigator, stepped into the scene, ready to unravel the mystery that had cast a shadow over the community. Ted Smith adjusted his hat against the falling snow, his breath visible in the chilly night air. The peaceful scene of the snow-covered village was disturbed by the news of a missing child, Timothy. "Silent night, but not so holy," Ted murmured as he approached the small church where the boy was last seen. His assistant, Elfie, handed him a flashlight. "Let's find this kid before the carolers start singing," Ted quipped, his eyes scanning the darkness. Narrator: As Ted and Elfie ventured into the night, their determination to find the missing boy became the guiding light in the town's d...