A collection of Christmas- and winter-themed short stories from an international group of authors with diverse perspectives. Each of the stories was selected for the incredible world building, character development, and fantastic storytelling. The collection is divided into two groups: stories that include Christmas or have a Christmas theme, and stories that take place in winter. None of these stories are for the faint of heart, and we strongly advise that everyone read the content notes in their entirety.
The Christmas tales are a mixture of profound loss and familiar fantasy with a fresh twist. The fantasy Christmas stories are a mixture, ranging from tales of despair and frustration to those with hope, delight, and an amusing twist.
The darkest of winters begins with a whimsical fantasy tale, followed by some paranormal tales that will leave you feeling haunted. Also included are dark fantasy, chilling and brutal horror, post-apocalyptic science fiction, and contemporary works. The contemporary works include tested tales of sadness and loss. There are no purely happy endings, but there are many thrills, chills, and surprises.