A F Bouchard

The Ghosts of Christmas Eve A F Bouchard

It's nearing Christmas Eve. All is calm, and snow is softly falling. The lampposts are lit, and the bare trees are all aglow in the dark streets of the Kingdom of North Gabriel. A homeless old woman, named Eve, on one cold winter night long ago, awakens from a deep sleep on the doorstep of a manor house. She finds all the homes gone, the people have vanished, and there is only one road to walk on! Although lost and confused on this long and lonely road, Eve begins her journey with her pockets filled with worthless items. She encounters people on the road who are known as the "Lost." She learns that even though the items are useless, they hold significant value to the Lost. When Eve has given all her things away, she meets the very mysterious keeper of the road. Together they must travel where the Lost gather-the Christmas Gate! Only through the worthless gifts can they unlock the Gate and set the Lost free! But, a very dark secret must be uncovered and a selfless sacrifice must be made before the Gate will open to set the Lost free. Will the sacrifice be made in time to save the Lost, before the sun goes down on Christmas Eve?