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An anthology of short stories that aims to defy the comforting glow of yuletide festivities with a chilling twist. This collection brings together the haunting echoes of classic tales woven with the fresh, spine-tingling narratives penned by emerging authors from around the globe. Within these pages lie an array of shivers—a mix of classic ghost stories from the pens of literary luminaries of the past, festive terrors, and psychological thrills from innovative voices of modern storytellers—blending the warmth of the season with a bone-chilling ambiance, each tale crafted to leave an indelible mark on the holiday spirit. Prepare to embark on a journey that will unsettle the most festive of spirits, making this holiday season one you won't soon forget. Welcome to a Christmas unlike any other—a season of jingles and frights, warmth and chills—a Scary Christmas. CONTENTS The Shadowed Scheme in Lapland by Macie Atkins The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde Scene 2 by Jasper M Smith An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by JS Le Fanu The Red Nosed Reindeer by Marcus Helms The Signal Man by Charles Dickens Unwrapping by Evelyn Jones The Christmas Banquet by Nathaniel Hawthorne Mortimer’s Orphanage by Gabriel Between the Lights by EF Benson Agnes Hawthorne by Caitlyn Vaughan The Ash-Tree by MR James Mari Lwyd by Thomas Alexander Krampus' Eve by Barney Butler