2016 Prosfic Advent Calendar - Day 16 - A Christmas Story by DVS

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

The Christmas Story by DVS.

I’ve always loved this story, and always find time to read it sometime before Christmas. The soft, sentimental side of Doyle is on full display; taking care of the old man’s flat, decorating for Christmas. And his need for Bodie. Of course, there’s Bodie’s need for him, too.

It’s a truly lovely story that I think everyone will enjoy. So, enjoy!

Comments

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! I love this story. I like the other Christmas DVS story, but this is my favorite. Thank you for the link!

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. I was surprised that her Pros stories aren't on AO3, given how much of her other work is. Luckily, it's still up at the Circuit Archive.

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

I've just recently been rediscovering the work of DVS so this will go down very nicely, thank you!

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Her work is great, isn't it? But I think this is one of my favorite of hers.

[hagsrus.livejournal.com]

A lovely classic, and fondly remembered as one of the earliest I read.

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

It's definitely a classic. And well deserving of that title. :-)

[loxleyprince.livejournal.com]

Love this story! Ta for the link! :-)

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

It's one of the best Christmas stories, don't you think? And you're very welcome. :-)

[loxleyprince.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, it is! :-)

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

This is one of my favorites, too! Thanks for the reminder. *g*

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. It was all my pleasure. :-)

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! Thank you, I'd completely forgotten this one, and it's the perfect Christmas read.

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Isn't it, though? The feeling is so warm, the sentiment perfect for the holidays.

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

One of my best-loved favourites too! Great minds think alike, clearly *g*
It has so many vivid, perfectly-observed details - you can really see that flat, and everything in it!

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Yes, exactly! She brings the season, and the lads, to life. How can we not love it?