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.Continue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 25”
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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 inContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 24”
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 swiftContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 23”
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.Continue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 21”
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 ARCContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 20”
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 toContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 19”
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? SignContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 18”
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 earlyContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 17”
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 getContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 16”
Advent of Evil – Day 15
Roast Beast My uncle threw the best Christmas dinners. He lived way up in the mountains, and when you arrived, you could always smell the roast cooking. It was never turkey, but no one complained because it tasted so good. When I was 11 we arrived early, and there was no roast. My father sternlyContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 15”
Jacob Marsh 