**Festive and fanciful tales that capture the spirit of Christmas from Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Jerry Oltion, Larry Correia, and others.** What if Santa were naughty and not nice at all? In *A Fantastic Holiday Season* , eighteen stories—both blood-curdling and heartwarming—portray Christmas in ways you’ve never imagined. These are tales that can be shared around a fireplace on a cold winter’s night from a talented group of writers who celebrate the season in the best way they know how: by putting their own particular spin on the most wonderful time of the year. Stories include: * “A Christmas Caroler” by Kim Antieau * “Jukebox Gifts” by Dean Wesley Smith * “Santa Claus Is Coming to Get You!” by Kevin J. Anderson * “Foreign Exchange” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman * “The Wereyam” by Kent Patterson * “Nutball Season” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch * “These Halls” by Kathy Oltion * “My Favorite Christmas” by David Farland * “One Last Gift” by Jerry Oltion * “Inquiring Minds Want to Snow” by Rebecca Moesta * “The Christmas Noun” by Larry Correia And more!