Krampus

  • For many children the holiday season is about twinkling lights, hanging their stockings by the fire with care, and leaving cookies and milk out for good ol' Saint Nick. But for those that find themselves on the naughty list Christmas can be a season of pure terror. Krampus is coming to town and he's armed with a bundle of ruten for swatting little legs and a big ol' sack for kidnapping kids and taking them straight to hell.

    Gruss Vom Krampus!

Kallikantzaroi the Christmas Goblins

  • One of the things that makes the holiday season so magical is the variation of traditions and legends from around the world. From Santa, to Krampus, to Ol’ Saint Nick, each year mythical creatures slink into our homes with a variety of purpose.

    But these feisty holiday sprites have only one gift to give you this holiday season: Chaos. Hang on to your sausages and ready your witty replies, the Kallikantzaroi are on the way!

The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

  • You better watch out, you better not cry, you better hold your hands up high because Santa has a gun and is robbing the place. In 1927, a Texas town was shaken up at Christmas when St. Nick pulled a heist on the local bank.

    A manhunt ensued, and in true Texas fashion, the citizens ensured some form of justice was finally served, no matter the cost.

The Ghosts of Christmas

  • The most wonderful time of the year can also be the scariest. From centuries old winter tales to the most adapted holiday novella of all time, the holiday season has always had its fair share of frights.

    But why does gathering around the yule log incite within us a yearning to tingle our spines as well?

    Plus, hear our original stories - A Very Krampus Christmas and A Crypitds Carol

Fraud at the Fruitcake Factory

  • A decades-old family business built on hearty, round treats was the most coveted employer in town. Being let into the inner circle meant friendship, fun, and fruitcake.

    But one recruit saw this bakery as his own personal piggy bank and drained the company funds so much it threatened to bring this world-famous purveyor of perennial pastries crumbling down. How much could he have taken and how on Earth did he spend it all?

Christmas Crimes

  • Santa may decide who’s naughty or nice, but these Christmas culprits all definitely fall on the bad list. Except, what happens when it’s Santa himself doing the job? He and his little helpers all got a bit more than a lump of coal after their merry misdeeds.

Christmas Monsters

  • How would you classify your behavior this year? Naughty or Nice? Impish or Admirable? You better make sure you've been on the up and up or this band of horrific holiday ghouls just may pay you a visit - will you receive a lump of coal, a good old fashioned beating or something even more terrible?

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