Advent of Evil – Day 25
The broken Antler They say he found them himself, face down in the bloody snow. Still, not sure those boys deserved what they got. They may have made him an orphan, but not even an animal deserves butchery like that. I hope revenge was worth the price. The list is a heavy burden to bear.…
Advent of Evil – Day 24
The Martyr A lot of myths surround the Christmas Saint. Resurrections, demon slaying, Nicholas’ story has it all. It’s too bad the truth is so grim. Yes, he saved those kids, but it wasn’t from a barrel; it was a mine. And the demon won in the end when all that coal went up in…
Advent of Evil – Day 23
Yule Log They say it has to burn all day. Otherwise, it’s bad luck. I say, why leave it to chance? Instead of a log, burn the whole damn tree! If it doesn’t last through the night, at least the gods will see your failure brightly. Then the luck you deserve will come on swift…
Advent of Evil – Day 22
Count your Blessings Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, make sure to count your presents. If you find extras in the morning, stamp out the ones that are breathing; otherwise, they’ll keep multiplying. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into the dark…
Advent of Evil – Day 21
3 AM Thoughts He’s silent, the final spirit, clad in darkness like the night. There is no need to speak when the truth is clear now. A long life lies before me. Stretch out in loneliness, mangled by guilt. Grim as he is, even the ghost isn’t smiling. Truly, the worst is yet to come.…
Advent of Evil – Day 20
The Winter Witch From Nordic lands of ice and snow, an ogress here to slay. Unlike the lads she cruelly bore, she is not here to play. Unless your soul is righteous, she’ll cook you in a vat, take you as a sacrifice, or feed you to her cat! Want more? Sign up for the ARC…
Advent of Evil – Day 19
Communion I finally acquiesced and joined my aunt for midnight mass I wasn’t a believer, these sorts of things felt cultish to me. Wine to blood, bread to body. Transubstantiation seemed like a con. I was wrong. Apparently, the savior tastes like pulled pork. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to…
Advent of Evil – Day 18
Over the Hills of Snow Trudgeon the snowman, is a crusty, icy, troll. With a rusty pipe clenched in his fist, and a heart as black as coal. Trudgeon the snowman, is an urban myth they say. But the children know, by the fire’s glow, He will eat them all one day. Want more? Sign…
Advent of Evil – Day 17
Heavenly Light Look, you see that twinkling star there? That’s the Christmas star. When I look at it, I really feel that holiday cheer. I don’t feel alone. Probably because I know it’s watching me. Yes… You’re not wrong. It does look like it’s getting closer. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early…
Advent of Evil – Day 16
There’s 13 in your town, so please, dear God, be good. If you’re kind, you’ll surely get some gifts or Christmas pud! But with a heart full of sin, they’ll leave potatoes in your shoe. Don’t push it any further or you’ll end up in a stew! Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get…