December's theme was called "Winter Wonderland"!

It is that time of the year again: The trees have lost their last leaves and the world looks bleak in the grey light of winter. The days get shorter and the weather turns cold and uninviting. Soon the first snowflakes will fall and cover the land in a silent white blanket. Now is the time to sit safely inside your house watching the flames of the fire in your fireplace with a cup of hot tea in your hands.

Building a snowman, a ride with a sleigh, a snowball fight, frostbite and running noses - you may take the theme wherever you want. Fluffy, angsty, humourous - it's your choice. The only thing we ask is that the winter season in some way plays a part in your story.

And here are the winners for this challenge:

Departing Shadows by Yuggster 2nd place
Five Words in Winter by Pentangle
Forgiving Friendship by Imaginigma 3rd place
Heart of Ice by Michelle
Last Snowfall by Spaceroses
Snowballed by Deana Lisi
The Christmas Shoes by Firniswin
Through the Eyes of an Elf by White Wolf
Winter's Rain by Liek
Wounds by Silivren Tinu 1rst place

We thank all participating authors and everyone who voted!
Alina & Michelle