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

By: Simpkins, Keith

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FTFJLL2W
• ISBN13: 9798992112610
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Drill Down Publishing LLC
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"