The Gift: A Christmas Thriller Short Story

Name: The Gift: A Christmas Thriller Short Story
Price: 0.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.6 (55439 reviews)
Author: Freida McFadden

by Freida McFadden

Thriller Literary Fiction

3.6 (55,439)

3.6 stars from 55,439 reviews. One of the highest rated Thriller books we track.

52 pages< 1 hr readPublished by Hollywood Upstairs Press

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy psychological twists in short form and want a quick read that lingers afterwards.
You like Christmas stories that subvert the cosy genre into something darker and more unsettling.
You're a Freida McFadden fan who appreciates her ability to hide menace beneath everyday situations.

Maybe not for you if...

You want traditional Christmas warmth and family redemption arcs.
You prefer longer narratives with fully developed character backstories and relationships.
You're looking for feel-good holiday stories without moral ambiguity.

About this book

On Christmas Eve, Stella Hansen faces financial hardship. Despite working two jobs, she cannot afford to buy her husband a Christmas present for their first holiday together as a married couple. When a mysterious pawn shop owner offers Stella an unusual trade, she sees an opportunity to purchase the gift her husband has always wanted. However, she must consider whether accepting this deal will have serious consequences.

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Currently #1,305 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 3.6★ from 55,439 reviews

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