Gothic Blue Book Vi: a Krampus Carol

Gothic Blue Book VI: A Krampus Carol resurrects the chilling tradition of the Gothic Blue Books—short works of dark fiction popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Presented by Burial Day Books, this haunting anthology gathers together short stories and poems that explore the sinister folklore of Christmas, Yule, and winter’s longest nights. At its heart lurks Krampus—Santa Claus’s shadow, the punisher of the wicked, and a timeless symbol of holiday dread.This collection blends Gothic atmosphere with terrifying modern horror, offering readers bone-chilling tales of folklore, myth, and yuletide terror. Perfect for fans of holiday horror anthologies, Gothic ghost stories, and folklore-inspired fiction.Inside, you’ll discover:The Aspirant Heiress — Deanna BaranThe Night of Epiphany — Nico BellWhen the Leaves Go — Die BoothYule Log — T.M. BrownCandy Cane — Jeff CarterThe Boy Who Tricked Krampus — Malina DouglasSugarplum — Kevin M. FolliardA Creature Was Stirring — Samson Stormcrow HayesBlack Lace Binding — Laurel HightowerLetters to Krampus — Matt JeanI Am a Fortress — Shane Douglas KeeneAll Through the House — Amanda Cecelia LangSecret Santa — Gary E. LeeA Desk Fit for a Purpose — Madeleine McDonaldA Very Good Actress — Sarah MichelsonAfter Krampusnacht — Victoria NationsWhen She Visits — Cindy O’QuinnThe Path — Kathleen PalmThe Last Noel — Hailey PiperQueen of the Wassail — Jennifer QuailThe Wreath — Monique QuintanaAll Quiet on the Northern Front — Kara Race-MooreCast Away Stones — Mary RajotteHell’s Bells — C.L. RavenThe Holly King’s Spawn — Sage RavenwoodCreature of Darkness — Lawrence SalaniChristmas Eve — K.R. SmithKrampus — Austrian SpencerThe Dark-Eyed Boy — M.C. St. JohnHere We Come A-Caroling — Angela SylvaineThe Yule Cat — Sara TantlingerEditorial Team & Cover:Edited by Cynthia Pelayo, Gerardo Pelayo, and Karmen WellsCover art by Abigail LarsonWhy You’ll Love It:Dark folklore and chilling Gothic traditionKrampus, Yule Cat, Holly King, and other terrifying legendsModern Gothic short stories and poems that revive the eerie charm of the original Gothic Blue BooksIf you enjoy The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories, dark winter folklore, or Krampus-themed horror, this anthology is a must-read for your collection.📚 Gather by the fire, light the candles, and embrace the shadows of the season with Gothic Blue Book VI: A Krampus Carol.