Dead Granny Says, "I'll See You On Christmas Eve." How would you like an annual visit from your deceased loved ones?

From Barry T. KuKes' vibrant imagination comes an emotional, enigmatic tale of a magic house that brings the dead back to life every Christmas Eve, in The Christmas House (now available through 1stBooks Library, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble retail locations.)

PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA-- A faint tone lingered from the last chime and faded into the silence. An old woman in a dark blue dress proceeded to the door as a smile came to her face... the guests outside yelled, "Merry Christmas Martha!"... As they hugged and kissed, the doorbell rang and guests continued to fill the house...old and middle-aged people, youg children. Some even brought their dogs. The house was abundant with joy and merriment, so much so that it was strange...it just wasn't normal...

There seems to be nothing strange with family Christmas Eve visits...or is there? From Barry T. KuKes' vibrant imagination comes an emotional, enigmatic tale of a magic house that brings the dead back to life every Christmas Eve, in The Christmas House (now available through 1stBooks Library, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble retail locations.)

Set in the affluent suburbs of Chicago, the story of the magical house unfolds through Martha. After all of her relatives died, Martha was left to take care of the old, magical house to preserve its mystical foundations. However, having forseen her impending death, she sells the house to a simple, happy family who has no idea that their first Christmas Eve in the magical mansion will change their lives forever. Soon, all the characters learn the true meaning of love, family and sacrifice.

An exceptional story, The Christmas House is more than just magic and fantasy. It delves into the deepest and most profound human emotions that would prove even more powerful than any element or dimension. KuKes especially wants his readers to know that life is too short for dilly-dallying and regrets. The Christmas House is a sweeping reminder that people should take time for their loved ones because, in reality, the dead cannot come back for a visit.

KuKes lost his family at a young age. Almost all of his writings reflect the perennial "what if's" in his mind. His articles are published monthly in Happenings Magazine, a local area magazine. A runner-up in America's Best Writing Competition in 1994, KuKes has a strong passion for writing. He is currently working on a sequel to The Christmas House. KuKes resides in Port Orange, Florida, a suburb if Daytona Beach.

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