hlh_shortcuts has begun releasing this year's HL gift-exchange stories (4 are up now; 16 more will come throughout the week). I've read those that have released so far; I'll wait to rec until all reveal, but I'm happy to report that there are rec-worthy stories already, a cameo by Rachel, and even a well-calibrated passing mention of Tessa. The mood across those first four stories is ... hopeful.
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