A Christmas Menagerie: A Scary, Merry Anthology of Heartwarming Horror - Hardcover

by Keith Simpkins (Author)

Step into a world where Christmas magic is as chilling as it is heartwarming. A Christmas Menagerie presents a fresh and unforgettable take on the holiday season, introducing The Figure - a mysterious, dual-natured interpretation of Santa Claus. In this anthology of four interwoven stories, The Figure acts as both a fearsome judge and a guardian of Christmas spirit, rewarding good-hearted children and delivering a reckoning to the wicked.

Designed to be a quick yet powerful read, this short collection is perfect for fans of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and those intrigued by darker Christmas traditions like Krampus. Blending the festive and the fearsome, this small but impactful book features timeless woodcut-style illustrations that bring its reimagined Christmas folklore to life.

• In "A Winter's Night Tale," a wayward boy discovers that some naughty deeds cannot be undone.
• "Christmas Shadows" explores redemption and regret as a troubled child faces the truth behind her actions.
• "He Knows If You've Been Bad or Good" tells the story of a selfless boy whose kindness paves the way to an unexpected future.
• In "The Last Journey," the origins of The Figure are revealed, blending magic, lore, and the weight of his duty.

Ride along on The Figure's Christmas Eve journeys and experience a captivating blend of shadows, lore, and the timeless spirit of the season.