12 Deaths of Christmas

Demons from hell. Gods and Devils. Unspeakable monstrosities. Humans with a taste for flesh.

Twelve stories of terror.An upscale clothing store in the middle of New York City that offers its customers more than they bargained for.A prodigal son returns home for his aunt's funeral, only to discover that an ancient entity awaits.A town shelters against the first snow, and the evil it brings.And either other tales of horror that will forever change the way you experience the holiday season. Twelve wicked tales of holiday horror to fill the long, dark nights of the season … with dread.'Tis the season … to die.The perfect horror anthology for any horror fan still trying to scratch their Clive Barker "Books of Blood" itch. "A great, though disturbing, read that I couldn't read before bed!" -- Natalie Aked"Hooked after the first story, and 11 more twisted tales later, this horror anthology doesn't disappoint!" -- Jason Rojo"It was hair-standing-on-end-scary. Really gave me the willies. Any horror fan should definitely check this out." -- Kevin RowlandsStories:"Rudolph" - An upscale department store holds wonders for some of its shoppers, and a world of terrors for others."Satan Claws" - Adam goes home to attend his aunt's funeral, only to find that his family's church wants him to stay."Walking in a Winter Harvestland" - The winter of 1886 devastated a small town in central New York. Virginia and her family must do whatever they can to survive until spring."The Snowman" - Chelsea's life is one of misery. One day, she finds a way to escape. But will she be able to get away?"I'm Dreaming of a Whiteout" - Home to spend the Christmas holiday with his family, Kai awaits the arrival of his boyfriend, only to find everyone in town acting strangely as the first snow of the season approaches. What hides behind the white night?"Hung By the Fire" - The Sender has a mission. He wants to be free. But humanity stands in its way. "I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus" - Dad is drunk. Mom is angry. They're fighting and it's not going well. Welcome to one more night in Kyle's young life. Even Christmas can't stop the pain."Roasting on an Open Fire" - DeMarco Morales is a pyromaniac. Chikae isn't bothered by his friend's destructive tendencies until they return to their teenage hangout spot and things go wrong. Very quickly. Very badly."Slayride" - Sam Bollinger's mother needs him. He travels home to Colorado to investigate what happened to his father. What he discovers will change his life forever."The Most Terrifying Time of the Year" - Damien Pierce and Kilo Harkness travel through Washington's Cascade Mountains to spend the Christmas week with a friend. As the weather turns, they are stranded and looking for salvation. They find it in a mysterious church in the middle of nowhere."Dear Savior Born" - A tyrannical ruler. An assassin. And eternal forces manipulating the world. Who will win?"The Three Wives' Men" - Kelvin Wright is lost until he suddenly discovers tire tracks on the snow-covered road. He follows them into the forest and finds a mysterious village, where the rules of the world do not apply.Are you ready to face the monsters, human and supernatural, that fill the pages of 12 Deaths of Christmas? Fill your holiday season with hopeless gloom and despair … if you're brave enough.