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Deathlehem, the town that Santa avoids and Krampus brings the Christmas cheer. And knowing that, you have an idea what is in store for you with this collection. Before you read further, know that I don't rate this five stars because I am one of the editors -- I rate it five stars because I think the authors did a damned fine job making one of the happiest holidays one of the scariest.
Catherine Grant opens this collection with "One of his Own," and she shows that even Krampus has a softer side.
Raise a toast with Matt Cowan as you read "Christmas Wine," but you better hurry -- You only have until midnight.
And you might think twice before heading "Home for the Holidays" with D. Alexander Ward, it you expect dinner with The Cleavers. Accepting this invitation just might put you on the menu.
Richard Farren Barber's "The Ghosts of Christmas Past" shows that not matter how hard you try, and no matter how good your intentions, you can't change the past.
Chantal Boudreau offers up another heartwarming tale of Christmas with family -- not. Her "Deck the Halls" shows what happens when you are naughty.
The holidays are a time for wishes to come true, but be careful what you wish for, because nothing comes free -- even at Christmas, as Raymond Gates points out in "All I Want for Christmas."
Don't believe in Santa? Better keep that to yourself or you might just find yourself in the same shoes as Mike in Randy Lindsay's "You Better Watch Out."
Peter White's "Saint Nick Sticks" lets us know that miracles can happen, especially at Christmas, but those miracles aren't always a good thing.
Jeff C. Carter's "With Their Eyes All Aglow" just might have you thinking twice about setting up that brand-new pre-lit fiber optic tree.
After paying a visit to the quaint little store in Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin's "Shop Till You Drop," you just might find yourself making your Christmas gifts this year.
John Boden's "The Antiphon" is proof that parents should supervise their children a little more closely because that innocent letter to Santa just might end up in the wrong hands.
JP Behrens offers up another chilling family tale with "A Christmas to Remember."
Nicky Peacock will have you thinking twice about attending that office party with "It's the Most Wonderful Crime of the Year." Getting caught with the boss in the broom closest would be a pleasure compared to what happens here.
Ben McElroy lets us know that no matter how old you are, you are never truly safe from Krampus in "Krampusnacht."
And what's a horror collection without a chilling ghost story, and Adam Millard doesn't disappoint with "Lots of Love, Uncle Billy."
Mark Onspaugh's "You'd Better Watch Out" lets us know that believing in Santa is not necessarily a good thing -- for Santa.
You'll have a howling good time reading Rob Ferreri's "Santa Claws is Coming to Town."
BC Jackson's "Riley and the Big Man" is another tale that cautions against Christmas wishes.
Christopher Miron's "Ornaments" will have you thinking twice before buying that cute little Hallmark ornament the next time you're in the card store.
Do some of these tales have you afraid to set up the tree this year? Why not find an alternative like the one in Michael Thomas-Knight's "Holiday Icon."
Christmas is the time of peace on earth and good will toward men. And in Rose Blackthorn's "Christmas in the Snow," that good will had better extend to the animal kingdom -- or else.
Liam Hogan's "Silent Night" will have you praying your on Santa's Naughty List, because you definitely don't want to be visited by these Santas.
And finally, Simon Bradley informs in "Special Delivery" that kindly ol' Saint Nick isn't as saintly as his name implies.
Interest piqued? No? Well, maybe this will help sway you. Every visit to Deathlehem benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Catherine Grant opens this collection with "One of his Own," and she shows that even Krampus has a softer side.
Raise a toast with Matt Cowan as you read "Christmas Wine," but you better hurry -- You only have until midnight.
And you might think twice before heading "Home for the Holidays" with D. Alexander Ward, it you expect dinner with The Cleavers. Accepting this invitation just might put you on the menu.
Richard Farren Barber's "The Ghosts of Christmas Past" shows that not matter how hard you try, and no matter how good your intentions, you can't change the past.
Chantal Boudreau offers up another heartwarming tale of Christmas with family -- not. Her "Deck the Halls" shows what happens when you are naughty.
The holidays are a time for wishes to come true, but be careful what you wish for, because nothing comes free -- even at Christmas, as Raymond Gates points out in "All I Want for Christmas."
Don't believe in Santa? Better keep that to yourself or you might just find yourself in the same shoes as Mike in Randy Lindsay's "You Better Watch Out."
Peter White's "Saint Nick Sticks" lets us know that miracles can happen, especially at Christmas, but those miracles aren't always a good thing.
Jeff C. Carter's "With Their Eyes All Aglow" just might have you thinking twice about setting up that brand-new pre-lit fiber optic tree.
After paying a visit to the quaint little store in Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin's "Shop Till You Drop," you just might find yourself making your Christmas gifts this year.
John Boden's "The Antiphon" is proof that parents should supervise their children a little more closely because that innocent letter to Santa just might end up in the wrong hands.
JP Behrens offers up another chilling family tale with "A Christmas to Remember."
Nicky Peacock will have you thinking twice about attending that office party with "It's the Most Wonderful Crime of the Year." Getting caught with the boss in the broom closest would be a pleasure compared to what happens here.
Ben McElroy lets us know that no matter how old you are, you are never truly safe from Krampus in "Krampusnacht."
And what's a horror collection without a chilling ghost story, and Adam Millard doesn't disappoint with "Lots of Love, Uncle Billy."
Mark Onspaugh's "You'd Better Watch Out" lets us know that believing in Santa is not necessarily a good thing -- for Santa.
You'll have a howling good time reading Rob Ferreri's "Santa Claws is Coming to Town."
BC Jackson's "Riley and the Big Man" is another tale that cautions against Christmas wishes.
Christopher Miron's "Ornaments" will have you thinking twice before buying that cute little Hallmark ornament the next time you're in the card store.
Do some of these tales have you afraid to set up the tree this year? Why not find an alternative like the one in Michael Thomas-Knight's "Holiday Icon."
Christmas is the time of peace on earth and good will toward men. And in Rose Blackthorn's "Christmas in the Snow," that good will had better extend to the animal kingdom -- or else.
Liam Hogan's "Silent Night" will have you praying your on Santa's Naughty List, because you definitely don't want to be visited by these Santas.
And finally, Simon Bradley informs in "Special Delivery" that kindly ol' Saint Nick isn't as saintly as his name implies.
Interest piqued? No? Well, maybe this will help sway you. Every visit to Deathlehem benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.