12 Days of Christmas Horror: "Man in a Snowglobe" by Ryan E. Stewart

 

 

On the ninth day of Christmas, PsychoToxin Press gave to me…

 

“Man in a Snowglobe” by Ryan E. Stewart

 

This is the fourth story in a 12-part series of stories being released by PsychoToxin Press Eye Tales. You can download and read this story for free here

 

You can check out all of the Eye Tales stories here

 

My Review:

Ollie is an unemployed dad desperate to find work as Christmas gets closer. He takes a job as Santa’s helper at the mall, only to discover that his new job involves something more than just helping the old guy out!

 

Wow, I guess some people are not cut out for certain jobs! Especially the kind that requires a “lifetime” agreement. Well, at least Ollie got his wish to go home for Christmas. Too bad it just isn’t in the way he had hoped! I enjoyed reading this story. It put a charming spin on a common Christmas quandary many families face this time of year!

 

Five stars

12 Days of Christmas Horror: "Second Skin" by Dan Schrader

 

(BLOGGER NOTE: Apologies to Tom Folske for the typo in my review post of their story. I incorrectly noted it was the fourth story. It was actually the fifth one.  The mistake was fixed. Sorry about that!

 

I did not include anything for the 6^th day because it was my story, “Seasons Greetings,” and I don’t write reviews for my own stuff. 😁

You can download and read my story here

 

And now onto today’s post!)

 

 

On the seventh day of Christmas, PsychoToxin Press gave to me…

 

“Second Skin"” by Dan Schrader

 

This is the fourth story in a 12-part series of stories being released by PsychoToxin Press Eye Tales. You can download and read this story for free here

 

You can check out all of the Eye Tales stories here

 

My Review:

Santa is tied up and helpless to fight back as he watches his beloved wife, who is now possessed, kill the reindeer and elves! Fearing he is next, he tries to appease her, but what the missus is really after turns a night of bloodshed into sheer terror for old St. Nick!

 

OK, horror readers. This one has a side of Mrs. Claus as you have never seen her before! I have read many “Evil Mrs. Claus” stories, but this one takes the cake! And the ending! OMG! It was definitely unexpected, but so satisfying for my horror-loving heart. I really enjoyed this one! It had a nice bloody touch to it.

 

 

Five stars

12 Days of Christmas Horror: "Santa's Little Helpers" by Tom Folske

 

On the fifth day of Christmas, PsychoToxin Press gave to me…

 

“Santa's Little Helpers"” by Tom Folske

 

This is the fourth story in a 12-part series of stories being released by PsychoToxin Press Eye Tales. You can download and read this story for free here

 

You can check out all of the Eye Tales stories here

 

My Review

Where exactly did Santa Claus come from? Did he have a family? “Santa’s Little Helpers” gives you the lowdown on his history, only because it must be known that Santa’s creation of his elves didn’t exactly get off to a very good start at the very beginning. And that’s where our story of holiday terror really begins.

 

This particular story plays out the same thing many of us have often wondered: What if Santa’s elves aren’t so sweet and kind, but actually deadly and evil? Well, buckle up, readers, because you’re in for the ride of your life with this one. Told from one of Santa’s descendants, this story brought some delightful Christmas scares and chills for this fan of horror. I really enjoyed reading this story and was left hanging in suspense as I got to the end.

 

Five stars