The Gift, Freida McFadden
The Gift, Freida McFadden
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The Gift
A Short Story

Author: Freida McFadden

Narrator: Alyson Krawchuk

Unabridged: 1 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/07/2023


Synopsis

It’s Christmas Eve and Stella Hansen is broke. She is so broke that despite working two jobs, she can’t even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas as man and wife. But then a mysterious storekeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an intriguing trade. Stella wants more than anything to buy her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams. But will it come at a terrible price?

About Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden is the bestselling author who's dark, twist-filled thrillers have captivated readers around the world. Known for her ability to write stories that feel like secrets being unraveled page by page, Freida's books are a masterclass in suspense, psychology, and the hidden depths of human nature. With novels like "The Housemaid" earning her critical acclaim, she has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in contemporary thrillers.

Before transitioning to full-time writing, Freida spent years working in the medical and legal fields, where she honed her understanding of human behavior, conflict, and the complicated moral choices people make under pressure. These experiences fuel her writing, creating stories that feel eerily real, with characters you can't help but root for, even when they're flawed, broken, or hiding something dark.

A self-proclaimed lover of plot twists and all things psychological, Freida enjoys exploring the fine line between good and evil, pushing the boundaries of what readers expect from the thriller genre. When she's not crafting her next nail-biting tale, Freida is often found with a good book in hand, indulging in her love of reading and seeking new ways to surprise her fans.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Holly on December 10, 2022

C-R-E-E-P-Y Poor Stella is working two jobs. She is waitressing on Christmas Eve and can't wait until closing time so she can go home to her husband. It is their very first Christmas together. If she could get the last customer to leave, she could finally go home. Her co-worker decides to get in the l......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on December 16, 2022

This has been all over my GR page-and I had FOMO! It’s the Christmas short story for thriller/HORROR fans-IT ISN’T SWEET!! Bessie and Stella are finishing up double shifts at the diner, with 15 minutes to go, and two customers lingering. It’s time to let them know that it’s closing time, and to settl......more

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on January 27, 2023

Nopes, didn’t work for me.......more

Goodreads review by Callie on October 28, 2024

This was a very short read (like 50 pages) but honestly it exceeded my expectations. I was hooked from the very beginning and enjoyed the storyline. I honestly wasn't expecting the multiple twists in a book so small but I'm not surprised since it's typical McFadden fashion. #teamstella......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 25, 2022

This was a fast, quick, short story to read on Christmas Day 🎄. While I would have liked this story to have been longer, it gave us exactly what we needed. I guess the message we can all get from this book is - “Is it really necessary to sacrifice or work ourselves to the bone for loved ones at Chri......more