A Cabin Christmas
A Short Story
Coming November, 2025
After 87 winters, Lillian Fitzgerald knows when a blizzard is coming. So when nasty weather blows in on Christmas Eve, cutting the power on Rowdy Lake, Lillian’s cabin is the only one that stands illuminated. The people of Rowdy Lake have no choice but to gather together at Lillian’s home to weather the storm—and weather each other.
Lights Over the Ottertail
A Short Story
Coming May, 2026
Haunted by a tragic accident from her past, Lyla returns to her home town on the Fourth of July for one final visit. But when a mysterious light over the Ottertail River gives her an impossible task—steal the town’s fireworks or face destruction—she must confront her own guilt to save the community she tried to leave behind.
Mary B. Olson is a writer based in west central Minnesota. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism, but creative writing holds her heart. When she’s not writing stories, she’s most likely crafting melodies, going for walks outside, or reading a book.
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