Krampusnacht

"Season's greetings, Captain," Jordan said from the bulkhead behind him. The salutation brought a rueful smile to Captain Brevik's lips.  When he was a boy, a very small boy, one could still say 'Happy Holidays' without drawing scorn.  Now, even that...

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Winter War

Ryan couldn't remember if it was Christmas or not. He thought it might be, but he'd lost track of the days during his long hike through the mountains. Not that it mattered; there would be no presents or brightly lit trees this year. Unless you counted...

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Weathering the Storm

Rick piled up tinder with shivering paws and gazed out of the mouth of the cave at the steady snow fall beyond. His mind kept turning back to the Jack London story and he shook his head. _Stop it you idiot, you're not going to die out here,_ he...

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