JANUARY 9, 2026 CREATIVE Truth or Lies: The Box Nevia and her husband Nipsi looked forward to the holiday season. The week before Christmas, the family tradition of decorating the Christmas tree was in full swing. They would select a real tree from Fannie’s Orchard every year. Nipsi would place it in front of the window in the living room. Their two children Shasha and Stephiney would help decorate the tree with ornaments, sometimes with their colors of choice. This year's colors were baby blue and royal blue with a sizzle of silver and white to tie the colors together making the tree look royal. Mom and Dad would wrap the gifts; the children would place the bows and name tags. The family would dress in pamajams matching each other and take pictures to upload on the ‘net to show family and friends. On Christmas Eve, Nipsi waited until the children were tucked in bed to place the gifts under the tree for family and friends. Nivia would give the best lavish gifts, even electronics. Nivia made fresh sugar cookies and placed them next to a glass of milk. But of course, Nipsi was Santa! He would always eat the delicious cookies with that fresh milk. Nipsi placed the gifts under the tree and held Nevia in his arms with satisfaction. They waited for the family to arrive for their Christmas Eve celebration, sitting by the fireplace admiring their tree. The relatives were all chattering about what Nivia could possibly give this year. Nivia and Nipsi would give came from. Maybe someone left it for you and forgot with all the excitement. Just put it back under the tree,” Nivia said. “We will wait and see if anyone left it for me or you” Four days later, Nivia had called FELICIA WILBERT Groundcover vendor No. 234 the best gifts. Everyone enjoyed visiting and swapping gifts at their house each year. Nivia and Nipsi would wrap 50 gifts or more, making sure everyone got a gift. The dinner party was a success. Everyone swapped gifts and talked, making the night special. The next day the children were excited, jumping for joy, repeating themselves over and over again, “Christmas is here, Christmas is here!” They ran over to the tree, grabbing the boxes and packages with their name on it. Everyone received their gifts, but there sat one box left. It was wrapped in shimmering red paper with a big red bow on it. Shasha grabbed it, handing it to her dad. He asked, “What is this? A gift for me?” Shasha replied, “It does not have a name tag on it.” “Oh maybe it’s for your mom.” They took the red shimmering box to Nivia. Before they could speak, she said, “Oh is this mine?” Nipsi said, “You did not leave this for me or anyone, did you?” “No, I don't know where this box New year Happyscopes SAVON SALVADOR Groundcover vendor No. 273 This is our song: "HappyScopes is here today. Read it, laugh and smile all day! HappyScopes is here today!" Capricorn: Dec.22-Jan.19 Your horns are pointed in the right direction. Ambition and discipline will come easy this year. 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It had red hearts decorating the whole box. Shasha said, “I know the meaning! Look at it — the emptiness represents how your life could be without love. No gift can replace love.” Happy New Year! Thanks for supporting the my holiday epecial edition of the game. GROUNDCOVER NEWS untitled 3 AUGUSTINE JAY Groundcover vendor No. 678 directing devotion dissecting emotion spiritually unfolding astrally exploding most of us are gnashing weeping from our lashings screaming at our judges while dreaming up new drudges blisters from the toil sinisterly soiled cynical delusion sin you call confusion i surrender 13
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