Jingle Boy — Alicia Cameron

Even after The Fall, a new world that struggled with changes also fought to keep some of the old traditions alive. Wren's life as a slave has left him with years of painful memories, including those of terrible holiday gifts meant to hurt and humiliate. Wren's new master, Jere, has treated him far kinder since inheriting him, but when their first Christmas together comes upon them, the promise-dipped threat of a Christmas present makes Wren question how long such kindness will last. (M/M)