Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #21 December 2015 | Page 51

Santa must have brought it while I was talking
to his helper! thought Johnny as he yawned. Feeling
happy and exhausted, he headed for his bedroom
upstairs, then crawled into his warm bed.

Author Bio for Lyra Shanti

He looked out the frosted window and tried
to make out any sign of Santa’s sleigh, but all he saw
was snow gently falling to the ground.

Lyra Shanti is a novelist, poet, playwright, and
songwriter. Author of the epic sci-fi series, Shiva
XIV, as well as the spiritual fantasy, The Rainbow
Serpent, Lyra currently lives in Florida with partner
and spouse, Timothy Casey, and their two insane cats.
Further information about Lyra’s stories, music and
more can be found at www.lyrashanti.com or www.
shivaxiv.com.

Yawning once more, he felt blessed, for he had
seen something rare and magical, and Johnny knew
that for the rest of his life, he would carry that magic
inside his