The Darkest Night

This holiday horror anthology delivers twenty-four chilling tales that transform the festive season into a landscape of terror, with contributions from masters of the genre like Josh Malerman and Eric LaRocca. Structured as a sinister Advent calendar, the collection offers a daily dose of dread, exploring everything from dark Christmas pasts to monstrous new traditions, ensuring the coldest nights of winter are also the most frightening. The stories are perfectly paced for a slow-burn seasonal read, revealing new horrors one by one as the days count down to a truly unsettling climax.

What makes this compilation stand out is its masterful curation by Lindy Ryan, who has assembled a lineup that balances visceral scares with psychological dread, proving that the holidays are a fertile ground for fear. Readers who relish the idea of festive decorations casting long, menacing shadows and classic carols taking on a sinister tone will find this their ideal winter companion. This is a must-read for horror fans looking to add a substantial dose of the macabre to their annual traditions.