Inside This Edition

During December, everyone is bombarded by the holiday season. That works well if you’re a fan of schmaltz and buying presents, but for everyone else? It’s not exactly the greatest time of year. So, here at Defiant Scribe, we’ve got you covered. If you need a break from pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint frappuccinos, look no further than this edition, which is 100% holiday-free. It’s a random assortment of stories bound by no particular theme, and spanning multiple genres.

Those looking for a pick-me-up after a rough year will enjoy the lighthearted playfulness of Michael Priv’s Merry-Go-Round, which pokes fun at romance and the writing process with a clever wit. If you’re looking for a lengthier saga to immerse yourself in, be sure to read Mr. Depleted (Part Two), featured in this edition—and, if you’re not caught up, you can read the first part by clicking here.

No matter what you choose to read, we invite you to embrace your inner Grinch or Scrooge; rest assured that these stories, while very different, do share one thing in common: none of them feature the holidays.