This anthology gathers 18 original short stories that delve into the dark underbelly of winter solstice and holiday traditions worldwide.
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This anthology gathers 18 original short stories that delve into the dark underbelly of winter solstice and holiday traditions worldwide.
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The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse.From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwel...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of supernatural violence, body horror from ravenous creatures like golems, and terrifying encounters in multiple stories
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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Stories incorporate religious and pagan holiday rituals, traditions, and folklore from various cultures
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Central themes of occult folklore, supernatural entities, rituals, and demon-like spirits tied to solstice traditions
Political content
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Brief explorations of cultural hubris, superstition, and social themes in some stories
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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No abuse or suffering themes present
Other
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