Christmas Thrillers Short Stories

‘WHAT WAS THAT?!?! I didn't plan on staying up til 2am to finish this! It had me gripped from the start. I loved the characters and it kept me guessing until the very last pages! So good!!!’ Goodreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s Christmas Day and my family are opening presents around the tree. Lights twinkle, festive music is playing and everything looks perfect. But when I open an unexpected gift and discover what’s inside, I’m left reeling. I feel like I can’t breathe… The truth I’ve just unwrapped has the power to destroy everything. Looking around at the smiling faces of my ...

A hit woman’s work doesn’t stop for the holidays. As the advent calendar winds down, Paige slips into a palatial house, ignoring a blizzard of texts from her ex-husband. No surprise—Julian always gets maudlin this time of year. The real shock comes when the target is not alone. His young daughter is there too.

CHRISTMAS ON GREEK ROW: A SHORT-STORY THRILLER Two disappearances, One night. Zero answers. When Leighton Adams' boyfriend and sorority sister vanish following a fraternity Christmas party, she refuses to accept the silence from those around her. Her search drags her into a maze of secrets and jaw-dropping twists hiding behind Cabot's holiday charm. This Christmas, Leighton won't stop until she uncovers the truth. Even if someone is willing to kill to keep it buried.

Merry Christmas! Read five fun Christmas stories about Santa Claus in Hawaii, a cactus snowman, a Christmas fruitcake, Santa’s pet turtle, and more, by best-selling author, Riley Weber. You and your children will enjoy these Christmas stories! This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, classrooms, or to be read aloud at home! Over 5,000 words Five Fun Christmas Stories for Kids Perfect for early and beginning readers Story List 1. Christmas in Hawaii 2. Cactus Snowman 3. CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE! 4. Christmas Time 5. The Turtle Who Saved Christmas Fun Christmas Stories for ...

Charles Dickens was a major contributor to the romantic revival of Christmas traditions that occurred in the Victorian era. With their heart, humor and good morals, Dickens' Christmas stories have made the author's name synonymous with the season. Here we present four charming novellas to complete his series that began with "A Christmas Carol", with echoes of sleigh bells throughout. The stories include "The Chimes", "The Cricket on the Hearth", "The Battle of Life", and "The Haunted Man" - the perfect companion for the yearly celebrations.

Fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer can't wait to spend the holidays with her boyfriend, LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez. It's their first Christmas together, and Maddie wants it to be perfect. But between her zany family and wacky friends, Maddie's having a hard time finding alone time with her man. But come Christmas morning, this is one holiday she'll be sure to remember - naughty or nice!

SILENT NIGHT, VIOLENT NIGHT. This year, the stockings aren’t just hung by the chimney with care—they are hungry. The snowman in the yard is inching closer every time you blink. And the wrapping paper on your gifts? It doesn’t want to be torn. Step into a collection where the most wonderful time of the year becomes your darkest nightmare. From a tree that demands a blood sacrifice to a nativity scene that moves when you aren’t looking, these twelve tales dismantle the cozy tropes of the season and rebuild them into pure dread. Inside, you will find: The Caroler: A singer who knows ...

Charles Dickens is known for writing the greatest of all Christmas stories: A Christmas Carol. But few know that he wrote a number of other short stories for that holiday season. Here in one wonderful audio collection are six short stories about Christmas: "A Christmas Tree", "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older", "The Poor Relation's Story", "The Child's Story", "The Schoolboy's Story" and "Nobody's Story".

CHRISTMAS ON GREEK ROW: A SHORT-STORY THRILLER Two disappearances, One night. Zero answers. When Leighton Adams' boyfriend and sorority sister vanish following a fraternity Christmas party, she refuses to accept the silence from those around her. Her search drags her into a maze of secrets and jaw-dropping twists hiding behind Cabot's holiday charm. This Christmas, Leighton won't stop until she uncovers the truth. Even if someone is willing to kill to keep it buried.

A heart-warming Victorian Christmas mystery with a touch of peril, this story is performed by award-winning narrators Simon Prebble and Wendy Tremont King. When Sir Henry Baskerville, now happily married, invites Sherlock Holmes to Baskerville Hall, that infamous baronial mansion in darkest Devonshire, the entire Baker Street team accepts his invitation for a family holiday. But Sir Henry has an ulterior motive and the powers of evil are at work.

A Festive Frolic of Frosty Streets and Fearless Feats! London, 1899: The snowy streets of Victorian London shimmer with holiday cheer, but for Flynn, the spirited Baker Street Irregular, it’s shaping up to be a Christmas calamity. Evicted from his rented room by a greedy landlord, Flynn and his mates are back on the icy cobblestones. Then Sherlock Holmes assigns Flynn a crucial mission: shadow a suspicious stranger. It’s Flynn’s chance to prove himself—but he loses his target in the bustling Christmas shopping crowd, right under Becky’s watchful eye. Determined to redeem himself, ...

Welcome to Holiday Horrors, a multi-author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you'll question whether Christmas is about Santa's Sleigh... or Santa's Slay. What holiday nightmares keep you up at night? When Christmas Hope Dies, Something Evil Awakens Holiday Horror Story Danny Morrison returns home for what may be his mother's last Christmas, carrying the weight of divorce papers and a heart hardened by loss. His father has abandoned the family, his marriage has crumbled, and his faith in miracles died long ago. But when cynicism replaces wonder, ...

Silent Night. Not Calm. Not Bright. Reggie was alone for Christmas. He liked it that way. But when he goes to a secluded cabin in the woods, he encounters something sinister among the trees. A strange red velvet sack waits for him along his hiking path. Inside is the gift of terror. Soon, Reggie finds himself thrust into a bizarre and horrifying world where the trappings of Christmas are deadly perversions of what he's always known. The only question is: will he escape with his life, or will he become fuel for a dark entity's fire and sustenance for its meal? Walking in a Winter Terrorland ...

Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler collects more than 50 of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories - many of which are difficult or nearly impossible to find anywhere else. From classic Victorian tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Thomas Hardy, to contemporary stories by Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain, this collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant.

In this gripping tale of revenge and redemption, two strangers find their lives intertwined by a decades-old tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the cutthroat corporate world and the weight of generational curses, this story explores the depths of human nature, the price of vengeance, and the possibility of healing. With twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, this novella delves into themes of family, fate, and the lengths we go to protect those we love. It's a haunting exploration of how the past shapes our present and the power we have to change our future.

Plot Summary: Benny is an elementary school student who is excited about receiving gifts this Christmas season, but after realizing the severity of his mother's health, he's forced to reconsider his Christmas list, as it might take a miracle to save her. Fans of John Grisham's Skipping Christmas or the Home Alone movies will enjoy this heartwarming holiday read.

In this batch of sweet, short murder mysteries, three cooks don’t spoil the broth. New York Times best-selling author Joanne Fluke pens the title story, in which a box of Hannah Swensen’s gingerbread cookies is found near the corpse of her neighbor. Popular co-authors Laura Levine and Leslie Meier offer “The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies” and “Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots”, respectively.

Christmas is coming to Beechwood Harbor, but will the manor residents be ready for his magical visit? With mischief and mystery at every turn, Holly and friends have to rally to save Christmas before it's too late! A Very Beechwood Christmas includes four mini mysteries set around a wild and magical Christmas when the real Santa Claus comes to town!

It’s Christmas Eve and Stella Hansen is broke. She is so broke that despite working two jobs, she can’t even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas as man and wife. But then a mysterious storekeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an intriguing trade. Stella wants more than anything to buy her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams. But will it come at a terrible price?

Someone is trying to ruin Christmas. Two of the town’s annual traditions have gone sideways so far. Now it’s starting to get personal for Zara Riddle, a witch who’s just trying to enjoy the season with her family. In a small town full of supernaturals, it’s going to be tricky to figure out who or what has been causing such a calamity. Zara has a list of suspects in mind, and the one at the top of the list happens to live under her own roof. Can the Riddle family’s first Christmas in Wisteria be saved?