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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Copyright
Christmas was rolling over the globe like a tsunami, engulfing large cities and small, countries and continents.
Some people were meeting it joyfully at the Christmas dinner, others – at the workplace and without any joy whatsoever. There were even those who were sleeping serenely, not perceiving this night as an occasion for fun. Downtown was brightly lit and crowded. Young people were in a hurry to hang out together, children were admiring the fireworks and burning sparklers, grown-ups were breathing fresh frosty air and stretching their legs before visiting another friendly family.
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He came out a few minutes later, just as quietly, and closed the door behind. Then he made sure that the door was safely locked and took a breath of relief. Santa fished out a small cylinder from the same bottomless pocket, came up to the wall, and swiftly made a few strange swings with his hand. The movements were accompanied by a slight hissing. Having completed these weird manipulations, Santa Claus slung his bag over his shoulder and quietly slipped out of the building.
After getting back on the street, he checked the list, designed a new route, and vigorously started walking down the street. Suddenly, a popular Christmas tune began to play loudly. Santa Claus jumped with a start and grabbed his pocket. He fished out his cell phone, almost dropping it at one point, and answered the call. After hearing someone’s quavering speech, he visibly turned pale and said in a breaking boyish voice, “I’ll be there in a moment. Hold on!”
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