Download or read book Yuletide Terror Other Holiday Horrors written by Frederick Meekins and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The battle to eliminate Christmas and other festive occasions that in part define America as a nation can no longer be ignored. Finally, most Americans are waking up to this threat. However, this cultural danger did not show up out of nowhere. In Yuletide Terror & Other Holiday Horrors, columnist Frederick Meekins traces the development of this phenomena through a collection of essays dating as far back as the early 1990's. Along the way, he examines the beliefs, ideas, and policies motivating these modern Scrooges in their attempt to recast the United States as a reflection of their coal-blackened hearts.

Download or read book Yuletide Terror and Other Holiday Horrors written by Frederick Meekins and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The battle to eliminate Christmas and other festive occasions that in part define America as a nation can no longer be ignored. Finally, most Americans are waking up to this threat. However, this cultural danger did not show up out of nowhere. In Yuletide Terror & Other Holiday Horrors, columnist Frederick Meekins traces the development of this phenomena through a collection of essays dating as far back as the early 1990's. Along the way, he examines the beliefs, ideas, and policies motivating these modern Scrooges in their attempt to recast the United States as a reflection of their coal-blackened hearts.

Download or read book Return of the Yuletide Terror and Other Holiday Horrors written by Frederick Meekins and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Yuletide Terror and Other Holiday Horrors", columnist Frederick Meekins focused upon the growing war against Christmas and other traditional holidays. In "Return Of The Yuletide Terror & Other Holiday Horrors", he proves that this same campaign continues decades later in its ongoing attempt to undermine the nation's Judeo-Christian foundation and erode our fundamental religious liberties.

Download or read book The 12 Terrors of Christmas written by Claudette Melanson and published by Claudette Melanson. This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author Claudette Melanson offers eleven new and original stories to make your skin crawl at any time of the year. This horror anthology also includes an original short by Amazon International Best-Selling Author, Lynn Lamb, titled "Bring Me Flesh and Bring Me Wine." A special bonus story is also included by Melanson, "Mislead," previously published only on the Halloweenpalooza blog. Grab a cup of cocoa and make sure the windows and doors are locked tight as you settle in by the fire to enjoy these tales of terror, but be warned...locks have never succeeded at keeping Santa from gaining entry. If you enjoy a slice of horror with your holiday cheer, this collection of Christmas horror shorts will satisfy all your dark cravings during the holidays...and beyond. Terror One: Who is Santa really? Does something sinister lurk beneath the red suit and apple-cheeked visage? More importantly, what does Santa want for Christmas? Terror Two: It is said that every wish bears a cost...even a wish of good intent. What do Detective Talbot and his son, Mallory, stand to lose when the pair seek to right a wrong on Christmas Eve? Terror Three: Christmas can be a time for great joy...but also for heart-wrenching regret. Can the magic of Christmas Eve turn back the clock before time runs out for Morana and her family? Terror Four: Snow falls white and clean, seeming to purify the small town of Moon, Pennsylvania, but the woods behind Vaughn's home have taken on a sinister cast. The snow keeps falling in record-breaking depths, but does evil lay hidden beneath its seemingly-innocent luster? Terror Five: As his elves scurry to fill the toy orders for the busy season, unknown terror creeps toward the workshop intent on releasing an evil meant to cancel Santa's yearly deliveries forever. Terror Six: A well-meaning elf casts a spell which could inadvertently reveal the dark truth about Santa's workshop and its inhabitants. The world's children may end up paying a terrifying price, proving that the path of good intention oftentimes does indeed lead to hell. Terror Seven: A scary twist on a classic Christmas poem Terror Eight: Santa's sleigh plummets to the ground, tearing all hope of a merry Christmas to bits and pieces. Will the elves be able to employ enough magic to stitch together some sort of solution? Or will their efforts only deliver greater horror and loss? Terror Nine: Trinette is preparing to celebrate her first Christmas in love. Her boyfriend says he found the perfect gift for her, but beneath the shiny red paper and ribbon lies a secret he's kept hidden during all the months of their courtship... Terror Ten: The world's population explosion means business is booming at Santa's workshop, with the need to expand making a difficult excavation below the permafrost necessary. But the elves should use caution lest they dig up an evil best left buried. Terror Eleven: A special holiday treat for Maura DeLuca fans! Riptide ended on a happy note, but how did Maura's extended family celebrate Christmas? Could it be that the holiday didn't quite play out the way the vampires planned? Terror Twelve: It's a dangerous time to call oneself a non-believer. Those who scoff at Santa's existence are melting all over the world. But could the benevolent head elf turn out to be the murderer? Vampires, ghosts, demons, elves, werewolves, serial killers and a rampaging Krampus are just a few of the monsters creeping amongst the pages of The 12 Terrors of Christmas. Are you brave enough to venture inside to experience the flip side of the typical Hallmark-themed Christmas?

Download or read book YULETIDE HORRORS Volume 2 written by Dustin Dreyling and published by Wild Hunt Press. This book was released on 2023-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas, the year's most revered holiday, has long been associated with joy, peace, and gift-giving. But for just as long, though largely forgotten or overlooked to maintain a positive festive mood and to keep the holiday "kid-friendly," were depictions of the season's darker side that could also encompass tales of horror. This volume includes legendary Christmas nightmares from folklore and classic literature descending upon unwitting victims and giving them the worst, most bloody holiday experience imaginable in four original short stories that you should most certainly not read during the family gathering beside the hearth. Not only has the Krampus returned for more seasonal mayhem, but you will also run afoul of two other horrors from Germanic folklore to haunt the Christmas season: the human-eating winter ogress Gryla and the man-slaughtering feline known as the Yule Cat. And what volume of Christmas terror would be complete without a certain famous trio of Ghosts to teach harsh lessons to those who need it most for the holidays? As in Volume 1, these short tales of holiday horror are brought to you courtesy of Christofer Nigro, the author of the teen werewolf novel series Nero (beginning with Nero: The Beast Emerges), also published by Wild Hunt Press. As a bonus, this volume reprints the short story "Nero: A Holiday Haunting," featuring the young lycanthrope Mike Nero dealing with a holiday-based horror of his own; and a new flash fiction from the pen of Dustin Dreyling, author of Wild Hunt Press's Primordial Soup kaiju horror series. Rated Ex (Explicit) for Graphic Violence, Strong Language, Intense Themes, and Disturbing Imagery. Some of the material in this book may not be suitable for sensitive readers, so reader discretion is strongly advised.

Download or read book Christmas and Other Horrors written by Garth Nix and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a terrifying and chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu and many more. The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse. From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season. Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry... Featuring stories from: Nadia Bulkin Terry Dowling Tananarive Due Jeffrey Ford Christopher Golden Stephen Graham Jones Glen Hirshberg Richard Kadrey Alma Katsu Cassandra Khaw John Langan Josh Malerman Nick Mamatas Garth Nix Benjamin Percy M. Rickert Kaaron Warren

Download or read book The 12 Terrors of Christmas written by Claudette Melanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author Claudette Melanson offers eleven new and original stories to make your skin crawl at any time of the year. This horror anthology also includes an original short by Amazon International Best-Selling Author, Lynn Lamb, titled "Bring Me Flesh and Bring Me Wine." A special bonus story is also included by Melanson, "Mislead," previously published only on the Halloweenpalooza blog. Grab a cup of cocoa and make sure the windows and doors are locked tight as you settle in by the fire to enjoy these tales of terror, but be warned...locks have never succeeded at keeping Santa from gaining entry. If you enjoy a slice of horror with your holiday cheer, this collection of Christmas horror shorts will satisfy all your dark cravings during the holidays...and beyond. Terror One: Who is Santa really? Does something sinister lurk beneath the red suit and apple-cheeked visage? More importantly, what does Santa want for Christmas? Terror Two: It is said that every wish bears a cost...even a wish of good intent. What do Detective Talbot and his son, Mallory, stand to lose when the pair seek to right a wrong on Christmas Eve? Terror Three: Christmas can be a time for great joy...but also for heart-wrenching regret. Can the magic of Christmas Eve turn back the clock before time runs out for Morana and her family? Terror Four: Snow falls white and clean, seeming to purify the small town of Moon, Pennsylvania, but the woods behind Vaughn's home have taken on a sinister cast. The snow keeps falling in record-breaking depths, but does evil lay hidden beneath its seemingly-innocent luster? Terror Five: As his elves scurry to fill the toy orders for the busy season, unknown terror creeps toward the workshop intent on releasing an evil meant to cancel Santa's yearly deliveries forever. Terror Six: A well-meaning elf casts a spell which could inadvertently reveal the dark truth about Santa's workshop and its inhabitants. The world's children may end up paying a terrifying price, proving that the path of good intention oftentimes does indeed lead to hell. Terror Seven: A scary twist on a classic Christmas poem Terror Eight: Santa's sleigh plummets to the ground, tearing all hope of a merry Christmas to bits and pieces. Will the elves be able to employ enough magic to stitch together some sort of solution? Or will their efforts only deliver greater horror and loss? Terror Nine: Trinette is preparing to celebrate her first Christmas in love. Her boyfriend says he found the perfect gift for her, but beneath the shiny red paper and ribbon lies a secret he's kept hidden during all the months of their courtship... Terror Ten: The world's population explosion means business is booming at Santa's workshop, with the need to expand making a difficult excavation below the permafrost necessary. But the elves should use caution lest they dig up an evil best left buried. Terror Eleven: A special holiday treat for Maura DeLuca fans! Riptide ended on a happy note, but how did Maura's extended family celebrate Christmas? Could it be that the holiday didn't quite play out the way the vampires planned? Terror Twelve: It's a dangerous time to call oneself a non-believer. Those who scoff at Santa's existence are melting all over the world. But could the benevolent head elf turn out to be the murderer? Vampires, ghosts, demons, elves, werewolves, serial killers and a rampaging Krampus are just a few of the monsters creeping amongst the pages of Vampires, ghosts, demons, elves, werewolves, serial killers and a rampaging Krampus are just a few of the monsters creeping amongst the pages of The 12 Terrors of Christmas. Are you brave enough to venture inside to experience the flip side of the typical Hallmark-themed Christmas?

Download or read book The 12 Terrors of Christmas written by Claudette Nicole Melanson and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vampires, ghosts, demons, elves, werewolves, serial killers and a rampaging Krampus are just a few of the monsters creeping amongst the pages of The 12 Terrors of Christmas. Are you brave enough to venture inside to experience the flip side of the typical Hallmark-themed Christmas?

Download or read book Yuletide Terror written by Porsha Garrett and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a chilling world where they joyful holiday season transforms into a time of terror and dread. Within these pages, you will encounter short horror stories set amidst the twinkling lights and cheerful festivities of Christmas. From ancient Yuletide curses to sinister encounters with otherworldly beings, these tales will haunt your imagination and instill a sense of unease in the midst of the season's merriment. Prepare to delve into a realm where the warmth of the hearth is overshadowed by the icy grip of fear, and where the familiar carols of Christmas take on an ominous tone. Embrace the spirit of the macabre this holiday season, if you dare. 6 Short Christmas Horror Stories Suitable for Adults and Teenager

Download or read book A Scary Little Christmas written by Matthew C. DuPée and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as Christmas Evil (1980) and 3615 code Pere Noel (1989) are examined, along with "Yule-Die" slashers like The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982), Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). Commercial successes like Gremlins (1984) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as Better Watch Out (2016), Red Christmas (2016) and Deathcember (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials and an annotated filmography are provided.

Download or read book Horror for the Holidays written by Scott David Aniolowski and published by Miskatonic River Press, LLC. This book was released on 2011 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology of dark, literary gifts, includes works by Donald R. Burleson, Mollie Burleson, Ramsey Campbell, Cody Goodfellow, T.E. Grau, Lois H. Gresh, Thomas Ligotti, and H.P. Lovecraft.

Download or read book Christmas Tales of Terror written by Chris Priestley and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From malevolent snowmen to Father Christmas - with a difference ... Chris Priestley is on absolute top form in these atmospheric, clever and thoroughly chilling stories. Add a new kind of thrill to the fluffiest of seasons with seven brilliantly conceived examples of why you'd better be good at Christmas time. For stories which can be enjoyed by the whole family, unwrap these perfectly formed festive tales of terror, each with a gripping yarn and genius twist. Singing carols may never seem quite the same again ... especially after dark.

Download or read book Giftwrapped Gutted The Trashiest Christmas Horror Movies Ever Made written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GIFTWRAPPED & GUTTED! How "Holiday Thrillers" became "Holiday Horrors" as old St. Nick went from jolly gift-giver to punishing ax slasher in the movies. The stories Santa didn't want you to see! Everything from SHOT ON VIDEO Splatter Flicks to Hollywood Blockbusters... from Foreign Christmas Nightmares to Illegal Copyright Infringers - they're all here. OVER 200 FILMS! Killer Christmas Trees! Bloody Beheadings! Bow-tied Prostitutes! Slaughtered Teens! And of course, gore-filled stockings bursting with crazed flesh-eating critters. All personally detailed and reviewed by the author of "ANALOG NIGHTMARES: The Shot On Video Horror Films of 1982-1995." PLUS! The exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the making of "GIFTWRAPPED & GUTTED" the movie! The new feature length slasher from W.A.V.E. Productions! And because you've been good all year... 24 of HORROR'S BIGGEST CELEBRITIES share their personal holiday memories with you too! Tim Ritter! Mark Polonia! Richard W. Haines! Dave Castiglione! Phil Herman! Gary Whitson! Mark Torgl! Jack Sholder! Doug Stone! Eric Stanze! Sasha Graham! Hugh Gallagher! Shannon Stockin! Brad Twigg! John Ward! Laura Giglio Bongiovanni! Jimmie Gonzalez! Matt Hill! Bob Dennis! Alex DiSanto! Ron Ford! David Black! Kevin Lindenmuth! Sean Donohue! So snuggle in and put another log on the fire... because Christmas has come early!

Download or read book The Christmas Story Book Scary Tale written by Charles M Hagler and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The holidays ought to be a joyful time, don't they? Yes, exactly, but keep in mind that historically, most people who lived in northern, colder locations despised the King portion of the year. It was not a given that one would survive the long, dark months, during which time food supplies would run out and heat sources might become sparse. It follows that dread of animals that symbolized the perils of winter and darkness would become prevalent in popular culture. Yule, Christmas, the solstice, and the New Year were all intended to provide a break from the horrors of the era, but these terrors were always there in the village and on the periphery of people's thoughts, ready to take advantage of the unsuspecting on a cold winter's night. Many people still find a scary Christmas story to be perfectly acceptable alongside good cheer. These myths and legends were handed down through the ages and were often performed in pageants and celebrations as warnings against the perils of winter, or at the very least as an introduction to the festivities that followed. A number of these myths and festivals most likely sprang from pre-Christian beliefs that were eventually either accepted or modified to make better sense within a Christian context. Over the last several decades, a number of festivals that were almost extinct have returned as markers of local pride and tradition. No Christmas would be the same for many, particularly in the Germanic parts of Europe, without monsters and mayhem. In keeping with that bond, this book features amazing, strange, and frightening stories and monsters. Enjoy your own terrifying Christmas and continue reading to discover the other horrors that wait in the shadows of the season.

Download or read book Yuletide Horrors Volume 1 written by Dustin Dreyling and published by Wild Hunt Press. This book was released on 2022-01-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas, the year's most revered holiday, has long been associated with joy, peace, and gift-giving. But for just as long, though largely forgotten or overlooked to maintain a positive festive mood and to keep the holiday "kid-friendly," were depictions of the season's darker side that could also encompass tales of horror. Deadly monsters stalking the night during the Yuletide season; brutal serial killers who dress as Santa Claus while committing their gruesome deeds; and scary ghost stories connected to the season are all Christmas horror tropes we have seen in short stories, books, and cinema - and all are represented in this tome as Wild Hunt Press now takes a step into the darker side of Yule. The above Christmas horror themes are brought to you via four original short stories by Christofer Nigro, the author of the teen werewolf novel series Nero (beginning with Nero: The Beast Emerges), also published by Wild Hunt Press. And since no Christmas horror anthology would be complete without a tale featuring Santa's favorite Yuletide monstrosity, a short story featuring the Krampus by Dustin Dreyling, the author of the daikaiju horror novel series Primordial Soup, provided as a free PDF download by Wild Hunt Press as a gift to readers on Christmas 2020, is included here for the first time in a published tome as a bonus to Yule horror-lovers. Rated Ex (Explicit) for graphic violence, strong language, sexuality & sexual violence, intense themes, and disturbing imagery. Sensitive readers are strongly cautioned.

Download or read book Horror Stories For Chilling Christmas written by Isadora Grimmes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the darkness this holiday season with "Horror Stories For Chilling Christmas," a spine-tingling collection that will make you question the festive cheer. Unwrap the sinister tales lurking beneath the twinkling lights, as each story weaves a web of suspense, blending the magic of Christmas with the macabre. From ominous carolers with hidden agendas to malevolent spirits haunting the snowy landscapes, these narratives will send shivers down your spine. Discover the horror that creeps beneath the tinsel and ornaments, where the yuletide joy takes a sinister turn. Can you survive the ghostly echoes of Christmas past or escape the clutches of the holiday horrors that lurk in the shadows? This anthology is a chilling reminder that even during the most wonderful time of the year, there are dark corners waiting to be explored. "Horror Stories For Chilling Christmas" is a must-read for those who dare to unwrap the eerie mysteries that lie beneath the festive facade. Get ready for a holiday season like no other, where the warmth of the hearth is overshadowed by the bone-chilling tales that unfold in the silent night. Are you prepared for the true meaning of a chilling Christmas?

Download or read book Never Fear Christmas Terrors written by Heather Graham and published by Invoke Books. This book was released on 2015-11-22 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-Two Tales of Christmas Terror ranging from ancient Iceland to modern-day Iraq by New York Times Bestselling and award-winning authors, including: a new ghost story by Heather Graham, a Repairman Jack Christmas adventure by F. Paul Wilson, a spine tingling tale by master of horror Thomas F. Monteleone, and a special tale of Christmas wonder by Jon Land. In a unique experience—a story within a story—you will follow along when the MacDonald family discovers an unidentified present under their Christmas tree. Who gave it to them? Where did it come from? No one seems to know. And when they open the mysterious gift, it sets them on a course to a Christmas of terror they could never have expected.