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: Give your protagonist unique, real-life qualities to make them stand out.

At , just as the file name suggests, the camera didn't catch a sleigh. Instead, it captured a tiny, frantic movement near the base of the Christmas tree. A stray kitten, lured in by the smell of leftover ham and the warmth of the radiator, had squeezed through a loose vent in the floor. IMG_20201225_203640_588mp4

The timestamp on your file suggests a story from . While the world was quiet and socially distanced, a different kind of magic was unfolding in a small, snow-covered suburban home. The Christmas stowaway : Give your protagonist unique, real-life qualities to

Leo’s video showed the kitten, which he later named "Noodle," engaging in a fierce battle with a low-hanging tinsel strand. The "story" wasn't about a mythical visitor from the North Pole; it was about a shivering stray finding its first home. When Leo found Noodle the next morning, curled up in his dad's oversized slipper, it became the best "gift" 2020 had to offer. Want to write your own? A stray kitten, lured in by the smell

: Move from the Beginning to a Turning Point, and finally to a Resolution.

If you're looking to create a narrative from your own memories, here are a few tips from Reading Eggs and Reedsy :

Do you remember when that video was taken? I can help you weave those specific details into a more personal tale.