I hope everyone is having a good holiday season. More chapters will be up this week.

In the meantime, please remember the disaster victims in South/Southeast Asia.

Sri Lanka, especially -- it's an essential part of the Darkfin story but, sadly, there is nothing fictitious about the recent devastation.

Here's how you can help:

http://www.directrelief.org

http://www.redcross.org

http://www.americares.org

Hey People-

As you have probably noticed with the last two chapter postings, there is a lack of graphic eye candy. Der Webmaster has been very busy with a real life job (good luck in St. Louis next week, B) and has been in a deep creative slump -- we're hoping a less hectic schedule and a new G5 Mac in the new year will help his artistic muse return. In the meantime, I could no longer wait and had him post the chapters without images. Not as pretty, for sure, but I'm hoping you people are here for the actual DF story.

Anyway, the end of Season 3 is in sight with chapters 17-20 remaining. They will be posted in the next few weeks. And Season 4 will begin in the Spring of 2005.

Finally, a special request for best wishes/prayers/good vibes/juju magic/whatever for a very special DF reader from Hawaii who is on her way to Iraq. Also, for my cousin Jason and his fellow Marines who are soon to follow. I think you all know how I feel about the fascist chimp who is unfortunately running the country into the ground but it does not reflect my support for our troops. Keep positive thoughts and may they all return home safely!