An original written scene
The Parking Situation
A miniature sleigh keeps circling the tree. Nick recognizes a familiar city problem.
The companion idea A circling sleigh tree topper
The neighborhood journal
Small problems.
Considerable confidence.
Stories from Uptown Nick’s world, with a closer look at the comedy and a few everyday ideas to take home.
Original written stories and AI character-comedy episode companions. Explore the scene, then find a little of the block to take home.
Christmas decorations with personality · Nick’s guide →Stories from the block
14 stories & companionsAn original written scene
One More Turn
The carousel is miniature. Nick’s commitment to watching it is considerable.
The companion idea A musical Christmas carousel
An original written scene
A Subtle Entrance
Nick would like the doorway to feel understated. His definition has some room in it.
The companion idea Programmable Christmas lights
An original written scene
The Local Forecast
Outside, it is raining. Nick has found a more agreeable forecast on the table.
The companion idea A lighted Santa lantern with swirling glitter
Cookies & questionable accounting
Strictly Business Expenses
A dry-cleaning visit becomes an unexpectedly thorough inventory of the cookie department.
The companion idea A small cookie tin
North Pole staff
The Coffee Run
Bram takes a very large coffee seriously. Marnie has time to observe the decision.
The companion idea An everyday reusable mug
Modern conveniences
Transfer My Contacts
A phone-store request arrives with a very large amount of paperwork. Then another volume appears.
The companion idea A compact address book
North Pole staff
Two-Minute Job
Bram, a doormat and an estimate that is becoming harder to defend.
The companion idea An entryway doormat
Small acts of assistance
The Warm-Up
At the snack counter, the demanding part turns out to be the packaging.
The companion idea A wrapped snack selection
Dignified recoveries
Advanced Santa Technique
An exercise ball interrupts the plan. Nick’s confidence appears to have a separate support system.
The companion idea An exercise ball
Cookies & expectations
The Cookie Scent
A fragrance strip attracts Nick’s attention. Marnie eventually produces a much more direct answer.
The companion idea A cookie-inspired home fragrance
Modern conveniences
Emergency Fund
Nick is shopping for a phone. The cookies introduce another set of priorities.
The companion idea A desktop phone stand
Off the clock
North Pole Union Break
A street dance, a bench and a cookie. Nick appears to have planned the essentials.
The companion idea A small snack container
Off the clock
So Much for PTO
Nick attempts a personal day. The reindeer have retained a strong interest in his whereabouts.
The companion idea A small day-off notebook
Take your time. Nick is occupied.
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