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On Christmas Eve, a party of friends descends on a purportedly haunted country retreat, charged with the task of discovering evidence of the supernatural. Sequestered in their rooms for the holiday, the friends reconvene on Twelfth Night at a great feast and share their stories of spectral encounters.

In this poignant tale, we meet Jessica, a once-celebrated child actress whose dreams have faded as she now navigates life on the streets, often facing hunger and despair. Her fortunes change when she encounters Mr. Danel, a kind-hearted soul who shares his meager food and warm coffee with her. Intrigued by the uplifting songs and the mysterious figure of God mentioned in the building he leads her to, Jessica becomes determined to uncover the truth about this deity. Sneaking in every Sunday, she hopes to listen without being discovered, yearning for connection and understanding. (Summary by ...

Fern’s Hollow is a moving tale of resilience and faith as a young orphaned boy struggles to care for his sisters and mentally ill grandfather. Set in 19th-century England, this novel explores themes of hardship, courage, and perseverance.

After the death of their mother, 10-year-old Meg is left to take care of the children until their father, who’s away at sea, returns. He is expected any day, yet when his ship finally arrives, he is not aboard. There will be good days and bad days, but Meg’s simple, childlike faith as well as the kindness of neighbours and friends will help her through her trials and ensure the survival of little Meg and "her" children.