Story By Catie Barnett
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Catie Barnett

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Snowflakes and Second chances
Updated at Jan 6, 2025, 12:11
A picturesque, quaint small town called Evergreen Hollow, known for its enchanting winter festival that attracts visitors from all around. The town is blanketed in snow, with twinkling lights hung from every shop and the unmistakable scent of pine and hot cocoa wafting through the air.When Emma, a successful but overworked city advertising executive in her mid-30s, is forced to take a much-needed break after a burnout, her best friend convinces her to return to her hometown of Evergreen Hollow for the annual Winter Festival. Emma hasn't been back since her high school sweetheart, Ryan, broke her heart when he chose to pursue his dreams in the big city instead of staying with her.As she arrives, Emma is immediately struck by the nostalgia and warmth of the town, but her heart aches at the memories of Ryan. Determined to make the best of her holiday escape, she dives into the festival's activities—baking contests, ice skating, and the much-anticipated lantern release on New Year's Eve.Meanwhile, Ryan has returned to Evergreen Hollow after years of chasing success in the city, feeling disillusioned with his career. He's taken on a role as the town's event coordinator to reconnect with his roots and give back to the community that shaped him.When Emma and Ryan unexpectedly run into each other at the festival, old feelings bubble to the surface. Initially hesitant, they both start to realize that they’ve grown and transformed over the years. Ryan invites Emma to help with the festival events, and as they work together, they begin to rekindle their friendship and confront the unresolved feelings from their past..
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Eight nights of Maybe
Updated at Jan 3, 2025, 07:57
Returning home to save her family's struggling kosher restaurant wasn't part of Hannah Silver's five-year plan. Neither was running into Daniel Cohen - her high school crush turned successful chef - whose trendy café next door is drawing all the crowds.When Daniel suggests collaborating on a Hanukkah fusion menu, Hannah faces an impossible choice: stick to her grandmother's traditional recipes or embrace change to save the business. Over eight nights of shared meals, rekindled feelings, and unexpected challenges, she discovers that sometimes the best traditions are the ones you make yourself.But as romance simmers and family tensions boil over, Hannah must decide if holding onto the past is worth losing her chance at a future. Can the magic of Hanukkah - and the spark she never forgot - light the way to something even better than what she left behind?
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