Time for something new to write about. I figured we'd make it simple and do a holiday story for December. Doesn't have to be Christmas or Hanukkah, doesn't even have to be a winter holiday. Make it up, play with the idea, or do something about getting stuffed by the Christmas tree -- sky's the limit.

As always, under 5,000 words is a nice target, but write whatever feels good.

If you're going to participate, please post in the thread and link to the story so people can read it and give feedback. Please keep critiques constructive, but please do critique! You all write amazing stuff and it's important to be recognized.

If you feel stuck and want to brainstorm, feel free to use the thread to chat.

The rules of the event are the same as always:

1) In addition to being about weight gain or body positivity, stay on the monthly theme, which should be easy because the topics will be very wide and open to interpretation.
2) Try to stick to something under 5,000 words, but if the muse overtakes you, that's great, too!
3) Post in the thread! Let us know if you're playing, have questions, want to chat, and when you have a story to share. Post a link!
4) Just like with all the stories on this site, zero characterizations of minors are allowed. Hate and bigotry have no place in this event.
5) Feedback by authors and readers is very welcome, but keep it constructive. All different skill levels of writers are encouraged to participate, so I ask everyone to be helpful and encouraging. If you've never given (or received) constructive criticism for creative writing before, here's a short essay that could be helpful: marykole.com/constructive-criticism

Happy writing and happy holidays!

There is an unfinished story on here with that premise. Maybe it will be finished some day! Greener pastures over yonder by Chubboiz

I wouldn’t believe this story.

You can always DM an admin, too.

medical anxiety is very common. If it’s bothering you and you don’t feel like you’re able to work through it on your own, think about talking to a professional. It’s very common and manifests in different ways with different people. Thinking about health and mortality is heady stuff.

So 1) you’re not having a colonoscopy for fun. You’re getting one because you’re elevated risk based on any number of factors. And if the doctor grabs something to biopsy, you want to know about it now not later and definitely not sweep it under the rug. The sooner you know about little things the easier it is to keep them from turning into bigger things.

2) anesthesiologists are pros. Don’t worry about waking up during it. If you do, there’s someone right there to adjust your dose. And you wake up from these things feeling like you just had the best sleep of your life. If the prep wasn’t an ordeal, I’d go get one every month!

3) the prep kinda sucks, unless you really love sitting on the toilet, I guess. But when it’s done you won’t have to do it again for years.

Are you worried about the prep or the actual procedure?