I must apologize again for the delay in finishing my "Mass Effect 3 Epilog:  Coda" story, to start things off.  I'm truly sorry, but because of technical problems I was finally able to submit works here on DA again just the other week.  And yeah, I'm still not done wrapping up the story. :/  I never thought I'd have so much trouble getting the end of the story done, but there's only two chapters to go, and they're turning out to be the most difficult to visualize.  I want to end it right -- and you will see the end of the story, I guarantee it! -- but it'll be over the next couple of weeks.  For those friends who have followed the story and are watching and waiting, must offer again my deepest thanks.  The end will be as satisfying as the rest of the story, and I know Kat is still watching and waiting to see it end too...

In the meantime, I'm bringing an old story I wrote a long time ago to DA...it's a Christmas story, but it owes more than a little to "The Twilight Zone" in its unusual take on the holiday.  Unfortunately, because of the recent Newtown tragedy, it's also become more relevant than ever.  But here's hoping that all of you are knowing nothing but joy this holiday season, and in the new year to come...

Charles Spencer
12-25-12