The 1991 anthology Haunting Christmas Tales is rooted in a British tradition that dates back to the Victorian age — telling ghost stories around the holidays. The nine authors here all pay homage to this creepy custom. From spirits with unfinished business to an ominous pair of dolls, every original story here delivers Christmas chillers that are also uniquely British.
Tessa Krailing opens the collection with “Jingle Bells,” a tale of unlocked memories and prevented misfortune. A farm family has had to recently move after the father’s back troubles stopped him from doing any physical labor. It’s an adjustment for the monosyllabic, grunting patriarch, but eldest daughter Anna enjoys their new surroundings. Her reason being, she no longer has to live with a ghost. Everything changes, however, when Aunt Jen comes to visit before Christmas, and youngest sister Becky hears what sounds like Santa Claus’ jingling sleigh outside. As the...
Tessa Krailing opens the collection with “Jingle Bells,” a tale of unlocked memories and prevented misfortune. A farm family has had to recently move after the father’s back troubles stopped him from doing any physical labor. It’s an adjustment for the monosyllabic, grunting patriarch, but eldest daughter Anna enjoys their new surroundings. Her reason being, she no longer has to live with a ghost. Everything changes, however, when Aunt Jen comes to visit before Christmas, and youngest sister Becky hears what sounds like Santa Claus’ jingling sleigh outside. As the...
- 12/22/2022
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
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