Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas Evil written by Joshua Skye and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore is filled with beautiful and magical things, wondrous beings friendly and altruistic. The Easter Bunny. The Tooth Fairy. And Santa Claus. But, unknown to most, they have evil counterparts, nightmarish creatures with sinister intentions. Ten year old Mackenzie Graves had a terrifying encounter with one of those frightening beings on Christmas Eve. Years later he's made a home with his boyfriend Dylan in a quiet neighborhood in Erie, Pennsylvania. He has special plans for the holiday -- he's going to propose to the love of his life. But the monster from his past has found him and this time has no intention of being denied its prey. It's Christmas Eve, Santa is on his way. But the dreadful demons that punish naughty little boys and girls are already sniffing around. Once Upon a Christmas Evil will give you the shivers!

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Rosanne Croft and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious package left in the snow on Christmas Eve. A startling encounter with the homeless. A treasured gift of love. Set in the 1800s through the present, in colorful settings that span the globe, beloved inspirational writers Sharon Bernash Smith, Linda Reinhardt, and Rosanne Croft pen charming holiday stories to warm, delight, and romance the heart. Travel to small towns, to the tropics of Africa, to the wilds of Montana, to battlefields, and many more fascinating locations with 55 short stories featuring unforgettable characters who discover, in the midst of difficult circumstances, the true meaning of Christmas.

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas Castle written by Virginia Barlow and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Rosalind Chatham journeys with her family to Weston Castle to wed an ancient earl on Christmas day. Yearning for true love, she falls for the duke, her stepfather’s cousin, while preparing for her nuptials. Lady Rosalind entrances the Duke of Weston. Concerned for her future with the tempestuous earl, he can’t afford to get involved. The fines and scandal will be too great for a man of his wealth and power. When the truth comes to light, and he almost loses her forever, he finds he cannot afford to give less than his whole heart.

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Nancy Lawrence and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sparkling Regency romance, this is the story of Miss Nerissa Raleigh, who has just penned her first novel, and whose dearest wish is to become an independent author. Matrimony is not for her--until she meets a handsome devil who becomes the real-life model for the hero of her book.

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas Feast written by Kelly McClymer and published by Kelly McClymer Books. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to attend a Victorian Christmas celebration? Well now you can, in Once Upon a Christmas Feast you not only get an original story, but menus, recipes, favorite Victorian Christmas stories and songs. What's in this jam-packed Victorian Christmas celebration of a tome? First: an original Once Upon a Wedding short story. "Once Upon a Fairytale Christmas." The Duchess of Keystone is an unconventional woman who loves fairytales and happily ever after endings. When it comes to Christmas, she loves nothing better than to have her family gathered at her estate enjoying Christmas joy, food, games, and entertainment. This year, her niece Margause arrives to view the wonder of a fairytale Christmas celebration. At three, Margause loves to slip into the library of the ducal estate, where her parents fell in love, and peruse the books she hopes to read one day soon.Observant and advanced for her age, Margause notices that her aunts and uncles are not as happy as they should be about her Aunt Kate’s upcoming Twelfth Night wedding to a handsome, charming Irish rogue. She also doesn’t understand why her mother’s former governess Katherine tries so hard to cheer up Scroogish Sir Robert. It seems obvious to Margause that Sir Robert would need Mr. Dicken’s three ghosts to make him feel any Christmas joy. But then, what else does the Duchess of Keystone offer everyone, but a chance at a fairytale Christmas, where miracles happen around every corner. Next: An Appendix of traditional Victorian Christmas stories and essays by Charles Dickens...what? You didn't know "A Christmas Carol" wasn't his only Christmas story? Nope. Dickens, along with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, are actually responsible for making Christmas the holiday we celebrate today. You'll also find it handy to have the lyrics to several Christmas favorite songs, so you can make sure to lead your family in rounds of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" without messing up the lyrics. All in all, Once Upon a Christmas Feast is your guide to celebrating a very Victorian Christmas.

Download or read book Once Upon A Royal Christmas written by Teri Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She pretends to be a princess at children’s parties. But can she melt a real prince’s frosty heart? Get swept away by a Christmas story from Hallmark and bestselling author Teri Wilson— the queen of royal romance! “I’m Prince Nikolas of San Glacera. Oh, you’ve never heard of us? Well, you’re not the only one. Our country relies on winter tourism, but we’re attracting fewer and fewer visitors. I admit it’s a problem. I just don’t think the solution is an American who likes to play dress-up. You see, while I was away on a trip, my younger sister convinced the palace to hold a contest. The winner gets to star in our annual Ice Village festivities and accompany our royal family to holiday events. And who did they choose? Gracie Clark, who runs a children’s party business and performs as—I kid you not—‘Princess Snowflake.’ Of course, I do respect the fact that she volunteers at children’s hospitals. I suppose to some, she might have a certain charm... But the whole cheap spectacle is beneath our dignity. I’m not going to shirk my duty to my kingdom. I’ll go to every event with her. At least, once Christmas is over, she’ll be gone…”

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by James Dillet Freeman and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th ed written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-12-22 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Alice Chadwicke and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Marjorie Harding and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Christmas Evil written by Cypher Lx and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-07-11 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jingle bells and prancing elves. Child's play and Santa's sleigh. In winter's night say your prayers. Chase away the season's scares. If you're bad he'll come for you. On your bloody bones he'll chew. What if the songs and tales of Santa Claus are all lies? What if they were created to cover up the true horror of the holiday season? Each year, thousands of children go missing, never to be seen again. In the city of Crossings, Pennsylvania, the children are in danger. A centuries-old evil stalks the streets looking for more victims to feed on. Only the children with pure souls will be spared. For years, Nick has trained hard and hunted Klaus. Each time he fails, he falls further into his self-imposed isolation and feels his humanity slipping. Afraid that he may turn into the very evil he has sworn to fight, Nick must find redemption before he loses his soul...or his life. After experiencing a traumatic childhood event, Angela lives in constant fear that demons will come for her. When her nightmares begin to take life, her world is turned upside-down once again. Unsure if the creatures she sees are fantasy or reality, she must decide whether to confront her fears or let them consume her. The terrifying truth of Christmas is here. Have you been naughty or nice? A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Download or read book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Illustrated written by L Frank Baum and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas written by Robert Greacen and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Christmas Evil written by Mark L'Estrange and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Christmas Eve: a time of wonder, magic, anticipation... and terror. A father who will go to any lengths to feed his hungry children. An unsuspecting woman who inherits a house with a deadly secret. A murderous widow who shares a train carriage with Jack the Ripper. Two burglars who bite off more than they can chew during a late-night raid. These and many more bedtime stories come hideously to life in Mark L'Estrange's nineteen tales of terror, each set on the most festive night of the year. Will anyone survive until Christmas morning? This book contains adult content and is not recommended for readers under the age of 18.

Download or read book A Scary Little Christmas written by Matthew C. DuPée and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-06-07 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 What You Don t Know about Religion but Should written by Ryan T. Cragun and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studying religion as a social phenomenon, Cragun follows the scientific data to answers questions about the nature and state of religion (and nonreligion) across populations. If you've ever wondered whether religion helps or hurts society, Cragun argues, our world needs a new way of thinking about religion.

Download or read book The Greatest Christmas Tales Poems in One Volume Illustrated written by Louisa May Alcott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 6165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you a unique Christmas Collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This carefully edited edition includes the most beloved Christmas novels, tales and carols: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) The Twelve Days of Christmas Silent Night Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Birds' Christmas Carol (Kate Douglas Wiggin) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald) Thurlow's Christmas Story (John Kendrick Bangs) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A.