by Aaron Fox
First published 2018
Ebenezer Scrooge shows no mercy to the poor and desperate who cross his path. The miserly businessman has built his life around cold calculation and personal profit. He turns away those who need help most. Scrooge believes poverty stems from laziness and refuses to waste sympathy on the suffering. His harsh worldview puts him at odds with the Christmas spirit that surrounds him. The community sees him as cruel and heartless. Aaron Fox has reworked Dickens' original tale for modern readers. The editing makes the classic story more accessible while preserving its emotional impact. Scrooge must confront the consequences of his callous treatment of others. The story explores whether a man so hardened by greed can find redemption and human connection.
Genres: classic-literature, christmas, 20th-century, 21st-century, 19th-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: hardened-character, redemption-arc
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century, 21st-century
104 pages · Paperback · Independently Published