Winter is fast approaching and with it long nights and cold days. Before the electronic media was invented and one could simply spend the evening in front of the tv or the computer, people were forced to interact with one another. More often than not, they would tell stories and tales. Therefore, the Teitho theme for December will be Once Upon A Time.

This challenge is not only about fairytales, of course. This month, Teitho challenges you to write a story in which the telling of tales plays a role. Eavesdrop on a ranger camp and tell us what the men are talking about while sitting around the fire and sharing a drink. Give us a glimpse of Elrond's library and what treasures he's hiding away on his shelves. Show us what men are talking about in an inn, explore the lore of elves or introduce us to a writer in Middle Earth who's penning poems and songs. You choose!

And here are the winners:

A Tale from the Wilderland by KyMahalei
Once Upon a Blizzard by Fiondil 2nd place
The Brave Little Boy by StarLight 3rd place
The Silver Queen by MP Brennan 1rst place
Where Do Babies Come From by Nautika

Thank you for participating!

Your Teitho-moderators,
Alina & Michelle