The Magic Of Christmas — Bethany Sefchick

Illusionist Drake Vale has returned to his hometown for the first time in nearly twenty years. Except back then, he wasn't famous. And he wasn't Drake. He was Logan Valliente, an abused boy from the wrong side of the tracks in love with a girl who was far beyond his reach.

Teacher Cecilia Linden is at a cross-roads in her life, but a part of her is unable to move on, partly because of her unrequited young love for a boy she used to know - Logan. As she takes in illusionist Drake Vale's show one night, she is struck with the realization that Drake is really Logan and she's still just as attracted to him as she has always been.

Are these two star-crossed lovers fated to remain apart or will the magic of the Christmas season somehow find a way to bring them back together?

This 26,000-word short story is written in the modern, adult romance style. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences.