The Single Ornament
Jared faces his first Christmas away from home, grappling with loneliness and the ghosts of his family's past, finding an unexpected, electric solace in the quiet presence of Simon.
Read Story →
Tell Me You're Not Going Home
Two young men, miles from oppressive homes, navigate the bittersweet holiday season together, their quiet understanding blooming into something more urgent and consuming.
Read Story →
The Tarnished Bell
In their first winter away from home, Owen and Andy navigate the quiet desolation of a university dorm during Christmas, finding an unexpected intimacy in shared loneliness and the ghosts of their oppressive families.
Read Story →
A Mismatched Mug
During their first Christmas away from stifling families, two friends confront the quiet ache of loneliness and the electric, unspoken feelings that bind them.
Read Story →
This Rather Dismal Solo Act
Trapped in a temporary home during their first Christmas away, Gary grapples with the lingering specter of his family's expectations, finding an unexpected anchor in Felix, whose quiet intensity cuts through the performative facade of holiday cheer.
Read Story →
The Unraveling Silk
After a public slight from his father, Owen retreats to the balcony, his carefully constructed composure fracturing. Sena follows, refusing Owen's attempts to push him away, instead offering a profound, unconditional solace.
Read Story →