The inaugural volume of Diet Milk Magazine's annual micro/flash Advent calendar event, 'In the Bleak Midwinter'. Originally serialized on our website, the stories have been compiled in their original order of appearance in an easy-to-read .pdf for your enjoyment! Download for free OR pay what you please to help financially support the magazine. All proceeds go towards paying contributors, cover artists, printing physical digests, and covering everyday costs of operations. Thank you for your patronage!