The Town Santa Forgot

By DL Mullan

In the small town of Saguaro Hill, Arizona, there is an ongoing history-mystery as to why Santa has never visited. Children have never received a single gift for the Yuletide holidays since the town's establishment in 1888.

 

The public librarian, Rachel George, is tasked by Mayor Higgins to research the urban legend and discover the real reason why Santa has never flown over, let alone stepped foot, in their village.

Rumors abound, but are there any facts to this case?

Or, will Santa remain a no-show for the ages?

Rachel is determined to find out the truth as to why she lives in The Town Santa Forgot.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sonoran Dawn Studios
• Release date: Dec 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223202004

DL Mullan

A writer at heart, Undawnted's own creative spark, DL Mullan, began writing short stories and poetry before adolescence. Over the years, Ms. Mullan has showcased her literary talents by self-publishing several collections of her poetry. She also writes novels, designs apparel, and creates digital art. Ms. Mullan‘s creative writing is available in digital and print collections, from academia to commercial anthologies. As an independent publisher, she produces her own book cover designs as well as maintains her own websites. She is an award-winning digital artist and poet. Currently, she has embarked on writing her multi-book Legacy Universe, Supernatural Superhero Series. With her education and experience in writing, DL Mullan shares her knowledge online. If you too want to become a Fearless Phile, then subscribe to her newsletter on Substack. Her innovative style teaches writers how to reach their creative potential, and write more effectively. Learn. Grow. Master… with Undawnted.

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The Town Santa Forgot

DL Mullan

Published by Sonoran Dawn Studios, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

THE TOWN SANTA FORGOT

First edition. December 13, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 DL Mullan.

ISBN: 979-8223202004

Written by DL Mullan.

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In the crisp morning air, she trudged past the multitude of Yuletide decorations on her way to work. Her job was two blocks down and three streets over from her house. Most days she enjoyed the walk, but a singular holiday on steroids for one hundred days straight every year annoyed her.

Before she crossed to the next block, she noticed a piece of mistletoe hot glued to the top of a stop sign. The plastic plant was just another example of too much alcohol in someone’s eggnog. At this point, could she really blame day drinking?

Good grief. Isn’t that against the law? She stood on the corner.

There was no traffic, but she waited anyway. She needed a moment to deflate. She employed a meditation breathing technique to calm down. Her exhalations fogged the air around her face, as she looked both ways before proceeding across the street.

There are other holidays in the autumn besides the one for next season. The bundled up thirty-something woman grumbled. Calm down, Rachel, there are only a few more days left before it’s over until next year.  

As she entered the town’s square, she read the official plaque: Saguaro Hill, Arizona, established in 1888. Below the fancy copper sign, a modern one read: The Town Santa Forgot. She stopped and looked up. The holiday tree had been erected before Halloween; and decorated with every glittery gleam the town folk owned. Presents under the behemoth were wrapped with bows tied out of velvet and satin.

She prayed for rain, snow even.

Rachel made her way through the gleeful passersby to a street vendor in a huff. As she stood in line for her morning coffee, she noticed everyone was dressed in their Yuletide wear, sipping their own cocoa, coffee, or eggnog. An impromptu town meeting was underway by the tree to discuss the number one topic: Santa, of course. Even though she tried to block out the