‘Julaften Heks’ is a Christmas story. Kind of. Although don’t expect rosy cheeked frivolity around a log fire, with loved ones held close and presents beneath a tree. This is a story about the Christmas Eve witch, an ancient embodiment of evil that devours the souls of children, the Julaften Heks.

Edited by the Bram Stoker award-winning Joe Mynhardt, and published by Crystal Lake Publishing.

‘Unwrap the terror this festive season with Shallow Waters: Christmas Horrors Edition, a distinctive anthology unveiling 18 sinister tales where the holiday cheer meets eerie dread. Crafted by Crystal Lake Entertainment, renowned for their gripping flash fiction contests, this collection promises to blend the jubilant spirit of Christmas with haunting whispers of the paranormal.

Featured (creepy) Yuletide Tales Include:Introduction by Joe Mynhardt
“Julaften Heks” by Anthony D Redden
“Welcome to the Party, Pal by William Meikle
“Santapocalypse” by Ken MacGregor
“Red Christmas” by Taylor Grant
“Mrs. Claus” by Francesca Maria
“Thirteen Fun Facts for Your Office Holiday Party” by C. C. Dockins
“Charlie-in-the-Box” by Vivian Kasley
“A Very Weird Christmas” by Madison McSweeney
“Snow Job” by Trish Wilson
“Pretty Lights” by Theresa Derwin
“Match, Wish, Girl” by Stephanie Parent
“If the Elf Moves, Kill It” by Matt Bliss
“Christmas at 19b” by Karen Bayly
“The Naughty List” by Tom Deady
“Ho, Ho, Help Me!” by Kenneth W. Cain
“Reindeer Game” by Jonathan Hyde
“Blue Christmas” by Michael Aaron Harrington
“Christlessmas” by Joseph VanBuren

Ideal For:

• Aficionados of Christmas Horror and Holiday Hauntings.
• Readers enchanted by spooky and sinister seasonal tales.
• Lovers of mysterious and thrilling narratives, blended with classic horror elements.

Why Choose This Anthology:

• Embark on a thrilling journey through mysterious lands, uncovering the dark secrets of Christmas.
• Relish in an anthology where festive joy intertwines with paranormal frights and chilling surprises.
• Indulge in a diverse concoction of stories, combining horror, suspense, and a sprinkle of dark humor and elves.
• Come discover the macabre secrets lurking beneath the Christmas tree.
• Traverse through haunted snowscapes and encounter the spectral entities of the holiday season.
• Delight in a diverse array of stories intertwining Christmas cheer with elements of dark horror and spine-tingling mystery.

Unearth the haunting specters of Christmas and experience the unique blend of holiday joy and eerie shadows. Embrace the chill, behold the mystical, and immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind Christmas Horror anthology.
Grab your copy now and let the Yuletide hauntings commence!

Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.‘