Ho-ho-horror! Christmas horror short stories

by Donna Huber

I'm not a horror fan at all, but I find it interesting that there are Christmas horror stories. I kind of understand it because a few years ago, I read a terrific Christmas serial killer thriller. I saw these 3 Christmas horror books on the free list and thought I would share them if you are looking for a Christmas horror story. If you would rather just read a horror novel without Christmas, MK has 3 awesome horror novels to recommend later today.

If you are looking for more Christmas reading recommendations, be sure to check out all our 25 Days of Christmas Reading posst for reading lists, free ebooks, and other festive goodies every day until Christmas.

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The Twelfth Night of Christmas by Charlie Cox

Mason Granger, recently undead and somewhat of a reformed character, wants to do a mate a favour. However, when said mate is the tactical head of the Military Intelligence Undead branch, and you've got a biological AI running about in your body, then no favour ever goes entirely unpunished. This year, Christmas arrives Mason Granger style. (Goodreads)

This short story comes after the events of Zero Point One.

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Silent Fright by Lex Young and Mason Crundell

For fans of Inside No. 9 and Black Mirror, experience a creepy collection of chilling Christmas short stories, from the horror author Lex Young, writer of 'A Christmas Number One' and 'V: Garcia'.

This collection features the following short stories:

Later We'll Have Some Pumpkin Pie – Katie is dreading Christmas Day lunch with her boyfriend's family. They are rich, successful, and have a fabulous estate. Katie wants it all. Until Christmas lunch is served...

Help Them To See – Four friends gather for their annual Christmas meal at their local pub. Only this year, one of them has something special planned. But it requires some careful manipulation...

Do You Hear What I Hear? – What sort of kid is scared of Christmas? What could possibly be frightening about going downstairs, in the dark early hours of the morning, without your parents, to see if Santa has left you presents? So what if he's still there, waiting for you, in the dark...?

A World Outside Your Window – The escapades of an office Christmas party are abruptly brought back to earth after a major announcement.

Surveillance – Being an MI5 agent is a great job. Unless you're working the Christmas Eve shift.

A Family Christmas Lunch – Everyone loves spending time with family at Christmas. So did Jessica... until the year Charlotte reveals a family secret.

A Dog is Not Just for Christmas – Harry is a grumpy old man who seeks isolation. But when fate takes control, and he crosses paths with a dog in need, Harry questions his attitude towards life. (Goodreads)

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Santa of the Dead by Vaughn Ashby

On a routine Christmas eve, after a fight with the new Mrs. Claus, who I’m obligated to point out has a great rack… boobs I mean not reindeer, Santa finds himself drunk, cranky, and living in his past… did I mention he’s cranky? And grumpy as shit, and preloaded will the latest Christmas profanities.

After a poor start to his only real day working all year, Santa against his analytic department’s best-laid plans, overrides the sleighs autopilot and makes a pit stop at the only house whose cookies he’s ever loved.

A poor landing and ironman-like entrance into the house later, Santa stumbles into something he had no desire to be part of… at least that he knows of. See Santa isn’t who you think he is… not that he really knows either.

Did I mention the thing he stumbles drunkenly into was zombies? Because it is. Zombies on Christmas eve… Santa Claus fighting fucking zombies.

This surprisingly emotional and frightening vulgar novella will be on the top of every Zombie and Christmas loving readers list. Snuggled deep in the Aurora Wasteland, Vaughn Ashby’s literary universe, this is a stand alone novella that fits into the larger narrative. (Goodreads)

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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour.

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