A Christmas Menagerie

<p><strong>Step into a world where Christmas magic is as chilling as it is heartwarming.</strong> <em>A Christmas Menagerie</em> presents a fresh and unforgettable take on the holiday season introducing The Figure - a mysterious dual-natured interpretation of Santa Claus. In this anthology of four interwoven stories The Figure acts as both a fearsome judge and a guardian of Christmas spirit rewarding good-hearted children and delivering a reckoning to the wicked.</p><p></p><p>Designed to be a quick yet powerful read this short collection is perfect for fans of Charles Dickens' <em>A Christmas Carol</em> and those intrigued by darker Christmas traditions like Krampus. Blending the festive and the fearsome this small but impactful book features timeless woodcut-style illustrations that bring its reimagined Christmas folklore to life. </p><ul><li>In <em>A Winter's Night Tale</em> a wayward boy discovers that some naughty deeds cannot be undone.</li><li><em>Christmas Shadows</em> explores redemption and regret as a troubled child faces the truth behind her actions.</li><li><em>He Knows If You've Been Bad or Good</em> tells the story of a selfless boy whose kindness paves the way to an unexpected future. </li><li>In <em>The Last Journey</em> the origins of The Figure are revealed blending magic lore and the weight of his duty.</li></ul><p></p><p>Ride along on The Figure's Christmas Eve journeys and experience a captivating blend of shadows lore and the timeless spirit of the season.</p>