cover by noverint

+ In Winter Enjoy, by Delurker

+ Come In From The Cold, by Hana Chikai (羽名血海)*

+ In The Twilight Of The Day, by Rosei Aki (浪星あき)

+ Cherry Lips, by Matsuri Yuri (祭 百合)

+ Shadows Of The Heart, by Haitoku no Honoo (背徳の炎)*

+ Rain, by Yamanashi Moe (山梨もえ)

+ Worth Doing Properly, by Hinotori (火鳥)

+ Teiresias’ Kin: Fruit And Branch, by Delyth Penrose*

+ Wishful, by Oneira

+ Rebellion, by hColleen

+ Fortune Cookies, by Bara Akai (薔薇・赤い)

+ The Golden Man, by Kuruki (来木)

+ On Learning, by Phail

+ 1914, by Zack (ザックス)

+ This Thing Of Ours, by shukyou (主教)*

* illustrated

Thanks to the artists and betas – in particular noverint for pinch hitting it out of the ballpark – to dipping_sauce for the upload, and to you writers for being understanding about my production delays (not that I really gave you a choice XD;;). It’s a big issue too, upward of 150,000 words, just like olden times. Quite a few people seem to be having quiet NYEs in this year, at least on my flist, so here’s to happy reading.

Joyful tidings to all our readers, in this tail end of the first decade of the 21st century; may the best be yet to come.

Love, the Editor