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The Christmas House II - Martha's Return

The Christmas House II - Martha's Return

By: Barry KuKes
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 Picking up where the first book left off, Michael Carter sells the magical house on Festive Lane to a new and unsuspecting family, the Hills. A much different family nucleus than the Carters, Harry and Susan Hill, are dealing with a myriad of challenges brought on by the sudden custody of three stepchildren awarded to them by Susan's recently deceased sister, Carin. Unaware of the Christmas House's magical forces, the Hills receive assistance from Martha Kennedy, the house's twice-removed matriarch, to navigate the ups and downs ahead of them. The first Christmas Eve brings many questions and few answers to the family regarding relationships, deceit, and even murder.The Christmas House II, Martha Returns, is the second book in the series, The Christmas House.© 2023 The Christmas House II - Martha's Return Drama & Plays
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  • Chapter Eight- The House Guests

    Chapter Eight- The House Guests
    Dec 24 2022

    THE HOUSE GUESTS

          As the doorbell's tone faded into silence, Harry, Susan, and the kids all stood frozen in anticipation and disbelief. Susan stood up and walked to her father. She reached out her hand and poked him in the shoulder. His physical body was real. 

          “Daddy? Is it really you?” she asked.

          “Yes, sweetheart. It’s really your mother and me. Your sister could be waiting just outside as well. You might want to answer the door,” he replied.

          Susan looked at Harry, and Harry turned to the kids.

          “Are you guys ready for this? Rose honey, do you understand what is happening here?” he asked.

          “Sure… we live in a magical house that is bringing mom and dad back to me. What are you waiting for? Open the door,” she replied.

          Harry hesitates and stops short of opening the door. He looks at Susan.

          “Can we talk privately for a second, Susan?”

          “Sure, Harry,” she replied.

          “Do not open the front door. Just give us a second,” Harry told the others.

          Harry and Susan walk toward the back of the house into the family room, just past the kitchen.

          “This is frickin unbelievable, but how do we handle this knowing that Rick killed Carin?” he asked.
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