Snowfall and Sin: a Steamy Krampus Short Story

Ezra’s holiday season has always been a delicate balance: juggling strained family dinners, dodging the pointed glances at his name on ornaments that no longer fit, and trying to carve out a space for himself as a trans man in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. When a Krampusnacht party at a college dive bar offers him a chance to breathe, he hopes for nothing more than to blend into the crowd.Then he meets Lukas.The bartender isn’t just devastatingly gorgeous, with a dangerous smirk and the kind of voice that melts inhibitions—he’s something otherworldly, something Ezra can’t quite pin down. Lukas’s dark charm is matched only by his intensity, and when he steps in to shut down Ezra’s relentless tormentor, sparks fly hotter than the cocktails Lukas pours.But Lukas isn’t just here to protect Ezra—he’s here to punish. As the legendary Krampus, he’s spent centuries delivering justice to those who deserve it, and this year, the shadows are swirling with reckoning. Ezra’s small-town bullies don’t stand a chance when Lukas gets involved.As the snow falls and the nights deepen, the connection between them ignites into something neither of them expected. For Ezra, Lukas is everything he’s been missing: a fierce protector, a lover who sees him completely, and a reminder that he’s stronger than he ever believed. For Lukas, Ezra is a light he didn’t know he needed—a reason to soften the edge of his claws and wonder if maybe, just maybe, redemption is possible.Tropes you’ll melt for:Trans rep front and center with a sweet yet fiery heroDark protector falls for his soft-hearted counterpartSteamy tension that blurs the line between danger and desireJustice served with a side of supernatural vengeanceHealing past wounds through fiery passion and tender loveSnowfall and Sin is a sizzling, seductive romance where frostbitten nights give way to blazing heat. August Oliver weaves a story of identity, power, and the kind of love that melts even the hardest hearts. Because sometimes, the holidays aren’t about presents—they’re about finding the person who sees you for exactly who you are.