🎄 A Christmas Interlude: The Velveteen Rabbit

Criminal Mischief — Holiday Special

This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn steps away from murder, mystery, and mischief — just for a moment — to share something quieter, older, and deeply human.

In this special Christmas episode, Carolyn reads The Velveteen Rabbit, the timeless story about love, loss, and what it truly means to become real. Written more than a century ago, the story has endured because it speaks to something we all recognize: that being loved leaves marks, and those marks matter.

There is no crime in this episode.

No investigation.

No suspects.

Just a story — read slowly, intentionally, and with care — as a small gift to listeners during the holiday season.

Whether you’re listening alone, driving at night, wrapping presents, or sharing the moment with someone you love, this episode is meant to be a pause. A breath. A reminder.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful stories aren’t about what breaks us — but about what makes us real.

🎁 Merry Christmas from Criminal Mischief.

About the Story

The Velveteen Rabbit was written by Margery Williams in 1922 and is now in the public domain. Its message — that love transforms us, even when it hurts — remains as powerful today as ever.

About Criminal Mischief

Criminal Mischief is a true crime podcast hosted by Carolyn Ossorio, exploring the darker corners of human behavior — and, occasionally, stepping back to reflect on why stories matter in the first place.

New episodes return after the holidays.

🎧 Listener Notes & Holiday CTAs

If this episode moved you, here’s how you can support the show:

    •    ⭐ Follow, rate, and review Criminal Mischief wherever you listen — especially on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It’s the easiest way to help the show grow.

    •    📤 Share this episode with someone who could use a quiet moment this season.

    •    📩 Email us with your thoughts, holiday reflections, or favorite childhood stories at [email protected].

    •    🎙️ Be sure to check out other shows from Evio Creative, including The Devil Within, The Ides of April, and Taboo Treasures — wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, and for being part of this community.

🎄 We’ll see you after the holidays — with more Criminal Mischief.

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