cover by redplasticglass

+ I’ve Got My Love, by Roselia Grimm *

+ The Middle Way, by Torino Koji *

+ This Year’s Prom King, by shukyou (主教) *

+ Consent, by Phail *

+ Guitar Hero, by Takiguchi Aiko (滝口アイコ) *

+ A Visit From Nick, by Purrsia

+ Beyond The Pale, by Kagamino Kage (鏡乃 影) *

+ Artaksis, by tanarill

+ The Kissing Booth, by N. Kaouthia *

+ A Grim Christmas Carol, by Sora Junko (空 純子) *

+ Blood Drops, by Critical Strike

+ The Twelfth Day Of Christmas, by Marou (真郎) *

+ Christmas Cookies, by Ms. C. Mouse

+ A Tale For George Chauncey, by Bloodsucking Llama

+ An In-Depth Analysis Of Fornication And Orgasm In Young Male Paraplegics, by bird *

+ Home For The Holidays, by Shinko Hisada (身固之妥) *

+ Talent, by Murasame

+ To Bloom, by Wo Xi Huan (我喜歡)

+ The Definitive Guide To Seducing Humans (Or How I Learned To Eat Tofu), by Mushi Megane (虫メガネ)

+ Distance, by crowfish

+ The Shadow, by Onaka May (億難神メイ) *

+ Failed Experiments In Ending A Relationship, by Nijiiro Sumi (虹色 墨), from a concept by Tougyo (闘魚) *

* illustrated

Thanks to dipping_sauce (who braved a computer crash and power outage!) for copy-editing and uploading, and to redplasticglass for the cover. A further round of thanks to all the beta-readers, the illustrators, the writers… and to you ♥ the readers, inclusive of the previous groups: we do it for you. XD May your holidays be merry, and your new year be bright.

Happy reading,

Love, the Editor