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The Gift: A Short Story

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Unwrap this gift if you dare. A woman weighs what she’s willing to do to give her husband the perfect holiday gift in this bone-chilling story from Freida McFadden.

A THRILLER SHORT STORY!

A gripping Christmas-themed short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid!

What would you sacrifice for the perfect gift?

Despite working two jobs, she can't even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas together. It was supposed to be a magical holiday, but instead it's a reminder of how much she can't provide.

Then a mysterious pawn shop owner offers Stella an intriguing trade. She wants more than anythi...