A Very Krampus Christmas


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This holiday season, be good or be ready—Krampus is coming to town! In the Bavarian-styled town of Leavenworth, Washington, Tal Bannerman goes undercover to bust a crime boss and his ring of scammers. When Plan A blows up, Tal and his partner face exposure during the Christmas revelry, forcing them into a risky heist. Can they pull it off and deliver the goods? Mission Impossible meets Get Smart. Jump on board this delightful sleighride adventure for a fun and suspenseful holiday treat!




A Very Krampy Christmas


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Christmas Eve is never a good time to have the sheriff come by after dark, and after Gretchen protests her innocence, it’s up to her to clean up Edgewater’s Krampus plague. Demonic cleanup is witch business, after all. Baffled at the swarm of pint-sized Christmas tricksters, Gretchen must find out who is behind the summoning so she can banish the horde. The town is a mess, families are hiding in the local tavern, and Gretchen is freezing her backside off as she tries fruitlessly to come up with a plan. But if she doesn’t fix the krampus problem, she will have ruined Christmas in the eyes of the townsfolk. And all she’d wanted was a quiet night in. An old friend, a new friend, and a magical solution of epic proportions will save the day. The question is whether the village will be grateful or livid at the colossal damage bill come morning.




Revolt at the North Pole


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Rebellion is brewing at Santa's compound at the North Pole. The elves and the reindeer both are overworked, underpaid and angry, so they unite to take down Santa. However, there's still Santa's most fearsome enforcer, the horned, clawed and fanged holiday monster known only as Krampus… This is a short holiday horror story of 3900 words or approx. 14 print pages by Hugo finalist Cora Buhlert.




A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide


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The Movie Lover’s Guide to Yuletide Are you a holiday film fan? If so, you’re in good company. Fellow made-for-TV movie buff Rachel McMillan invites you to skip the office Christmas party, put on your coziest pj’s, and crash on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate in one hand and your remote in the other to watch the movies that have become the “hallmark” of the holiday season. This one-of-a-kind illustrated guide features 15 themed celebrations featuring customized viewing lists, fun suggestions for starting new traditions, and festive facts about the happiest season of all. From baking to books, romance to royalty, and more, Rachel has put together a picture-perfect selection of holiday films to suit any interest. A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide is an ideal gift or stocking stuffer for the Christmas movie lover in your life or a welcome addition to your family’s holiday traditions.




Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule


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Filled with dozens of magical tips, recipes, crafts, and spells, Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule shares everything you need to make your Yuletide memorable and enchanting. From wassail blessings to the spirits of the solstice, this book delves into the lore of familiar traditions as well as observances that may be brand new to you, making it an invaluable resource for bringing meaning and magic to your holiday season.




Stop Motion Filmmaking


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Based on a world-class curriculum and cutting-edge industry practices, Stop Motion Filmmaking offers step-by-step instruction in everything from puppet making and studio set-up to animation and filmmaking. Reflecting exciting advancements in the medium, animator and educator Christopher Walsh focuses closely on digital filmmaking techniques, and offers specific instruction for creating 3D designed and printed puppet components as well as hand-crafted elements. The book is enriched by exclusive online content in the form of detailed tutorials and examples, and by dynamic sidebars and inserts. Further accented by interviews with leading professionals from both the independent and major studio worlds, Stop Motion Filmmaking is designed for dedicated students of the art form, and provides invaluable training for any serious artist who is driven to bring frame-by-frame worlds to life through puppet animation.




Gothic Life


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The New York Times–dubbed “Martha Stewart for Macabre Homemakers,” Aurelio Voltaire, presents the definitive guide to revamping your sanctuary to match your eerie vibe. Are you ready to embrace your dark side? In Gothic Life, Aurelio Voltaire shows you how to do just that, using the expertise honed as founder and host of the show Gothic Homemaking and years of stop-motion animation work to take you on a journey to goth-hood. From DIY design projects to helpful haunted hosting tips and tricks, with this step-by-step reference, you’ll transform your domain to capture your spooky essence with lessons on: The history and mindset of goths, including gothic icons from Vincent Price to Tim Burton to Wednesday Addams Enchanting home décor, making use of spooky color palettes (beyond black!) and all the bats and gargoyles your gothic heart could want A gothic dinner party menu featuring the likes of squid ink linguini and charcoal ice cream Holiday and party prep to celebrate Halloween and beyond Whether you are looking for new ways to express your inner goth year-round or seeking brilliantly haunting ideas for your next Halloween bash, Gothic Life reveals the secrets to unleashing your inner goth and transforming the mundane to the macabre.




KRAMPUS


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Evan is the only child in devout Christian family. Every Sunday, his mother lays out his suit for another long sermon at their local church, and another humiliating perfomance in the churches band. He is ostracized at his school, and even the kids at church stay away from him. Frustrated and lonely, Evan is desperate for something to change. But his attemps at school are thwarted, and he can get away with nothing at his own house. Forced to take out his growing anger elsewhere, Evan stumbles across ‘Paraphernalia,’ a small record store oozing with the temptations of what Evan knows only as, ‘The Devil’s Music.’ Through Rock and Roll, Evan begins to realise a world existing beyond the church, a world without morals and limitations. And through Rock and Roll, Evan meets Dylan, another repressed youth desperate to rebel. But how strong can a bond built on rebellion really be?




Cocktails at Seven, Apocalypse at Eight


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“THE ONLY PROPER PLACE FOR ICE IS IN A COCKTAIL . . .” I’m Derby Cavendish—that’s pronounced Derby with an “ar” sound, not an “er”: remember that for later. Ever since I was a boy, the forces of the otherworldly have been drawn to me like divas to a spotlight. But I’m ready for them. Bring it on, bitches. He’s the reason there are no zombies at Christmas, no fairy magic (the bad kind) at Gay Pride, and no werewolves (except one and he’s a dear friend) at Hanukkah. He’s Derby Cavendish, and for several years, celebrated author Don Bassingthwaite has been bringing him to life each holiday season. Now for the first time, these flamboyantly funny, supernaturally saucy stories have been brought together in one fabulous, long-awaited collection. (Fruitcake faddler sold separately.) If you like your chills with giggles and glitter, Cocktails at Seven, Apocalypse at Eight is for you!




Holly, Jolly, & Extra Folly


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A ragtag medley of holiday plays set to delight readers and audiences alike. Ranging from hilarious and rhyming to touching and sweet, With a ghost story thrown in to keep you on your feet! Drama/Comedy Full-length. 75-90 minutes. Each play 10-15 minutes. 15-30 actors, doubling possible.