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I'm glad it wasn't anything sinister just yet (?). They still need time to get to know each other. I'm sure Kitryn won't be angry about the trap. A guy's got to eat. I wonder why he didn't shift? Does he need contact with the ground? Maybe I missed that part.

I'm so glad my story seems to have moved you. It was an attempt at writing more "me". Perhaps I succeeded. The ending did cause me some serious thinking. To get it right and not all fluffy. That stationary set sounds great! I have a thing for pens, so I know what you mean. The non contrived part makes me extra pleased. I'm not big on quick fixes, but I did want the story to have a turn the corner quality to it. Even vague memories can do quite a bit to ease that pain. I did try to be more personal and vulnerable. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for those lovely words! It did turn out rather bittersweet. Maybe it's the season that brings it out in me. I think people look all over for what they feel is missing, forgetting to look where they actually are. The answers lie within. All you need to do is find them. Yes, I didn't want there to be any false hope of a magic resolution. Life isn't like that. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think it's a time that makes things clearer. Clarity can bring different outcome. Splitting up can be the best decision you ever make. Not for these guys though. It did turn out a little ghost of Christmas past. I think he found what he needed to know in himself. Change comes from within.

Sweet! And what an adventure! New year's in New York! I'm slightly envious...

I'm a firm believer in second chances, even for the ones who seem to not deserve them. Maybe I'm stupid, but I view hatred, including selfhatred, as such a negative, pointless feeling. Not so easy to battle, especially when you yourself is the object of the emotion, but you need to move past it. Good thing he did. Thank you for a great story.

You've all put in so much work to make this site happen and flourish! Thank you for all that hard work and I hope 2018 is slightly less hectic.

LOL Jumping to conclusions is never a good thing! That hothead will need to practice his apologies unless he can rein in his imagination. I can't help but wonder why he didn't make plans for them himself...?

Any gift given from the heart is a great gift. All we have to do is look at it from the giver's POV and we understand. Interesting to see how the US readers get more depth from the story. Being Swedish, I don't have a strong connection to Charlie Brown so I'm missing certain parts to truly get the joke. Cultural differences are fascinating.

Very cute! I really like Battery Park, so I'm happy they have their first date there. The first of many, I'm sure...

One for us romantics! Warm and fuzzy feeling now, here in the cold North.

Sometimes you have to take a chance to gain so much more. Brave of Hari to take the plunge.

Lovely elves! I found their story both adorable and sexy, a really good combination in my mind. The show sexual charge of undressing gave it a slight Victorian but not dated feel.

Christmas is a time of magic. Even if it's all too easy to think it's stress induced...

Merry Christmas!

That was a great Christmas gift for both of them. With an admitted thing for elves, I can imagine a few shenanigans they can get up to later...

Sounds of soft voices and the sputtering of the coffee maker coaxed Troy out of his sleep. The muted conversation surprised him, since they usually didn’t have guests this early in the morning. Especially not on Christmas Day. “Must be one of Jason’s morning shows.” Turning over in the bed, Troy fought the urge to fall back to sleep. The pillow was soft and comfortable, the duvet just the right temperature. He really should get up, though. His husband would be waiting. After last night, the

Oh...! Lots of stories! Goodie!

A Christmas song in Swedish. Sung by me and my choir! Damkören Salt.

Can't a girl be greedy...? I'd want him as friend. Or a pet.

It can be difficult to stand up to your parents, even when you're grown. Old habits die hard and we are so used to simply accepting their behaviour. So, good Andy stepped in and saved the day. Or rather the holiday. I'm pretty sure Penny's life isn't all perfect. If they could just talk brother to sister, maybe they could move on to a more adult relationship. And @droughtquake, the search for a Joel is not easy. If I find one, I'm afraid I'll end up keeping him myself. Just to bask in his awesomeness...

Now I'll suffer from curiosity all Christmas and not because of presents... What disturbing things? What were they up to really with those weird experiments? So many questions.

So you simply have to. You really are the sweetest!

@Timothy M. Here are some zebras. https://pixabay.com/sv/photos/?q=zebra&hp=&image_type=&cat=&min_width=&min_height= Not sure how to include them in a story either, other than in the newsletter and as a coverphoto perhaps.

Pics were optional, right? I didn't search for one.

I posted mine. So now we wait...

Still, I'm mostly confused, but the threads of the story are entwining very nicely. I guess I just have to go along for the ride.