People Talk - Daniel vs. Christmas

For Daniel, Christmas has always been a season of disappointment. As a child, his carefully written letters to Santa were ignored, replaced by presents he didn't want—clunky sweaters, off-brand toys, and practical items that no kid ever asked for. Adding insult to injury, his friends always flaunted the perfect gifts he had dreamed of, teasing him mercilessly about his "loser" presents. Over time, his bitterness toward the holiday festered into a deep-seated grudge. Now an adult and a skilled hacker, Daniel has found the perfect way to take revenge on Christmas—and his old neighborhood. This year, he's waging a cyber war on the holiday spirit. After weeks of covertly infiltrating the devices of his neighbors—many of whom were his childhood tormentors—Daniel sets his master plan into motion. By hacking into neighbors online orders, he cancels their carefully chosen gifts and replaces them with hilariously awful substitutes. As Christmas Eve approaches, Daniel watches gleefully as chaos unfolds, his monitors glowing with live feeds of tantrums, arguments, and crushed holiday dreams. His plan seems to be working out satisfactorily when an unexpected twist occurs on Christmas Day. The neighbors, who should still be processing the lesson Daniel has taught them, decide to take a stand against the mysterious Grinch who has ruined their holiday. Faced with this unexpected attitude, Daniel is forced to once again confront his own bitterness and the lingering wounds of his childhood. What begins as a quest for revenge turns into an unexpected journey of reflection, humor, and a touch of holiday magic. People Talk: Daniel vs. Christmas is a darkly comedic tale of holiday sabotage, technological mischief, and the surprising ways the holiday spirit can creep into even the most cynical hearts. Witty, absurd, and strangely heartwarming, it's a story for anyone who's ever felt like skipping the holidays altogether.