HOLIDAY CHEER HAS A DARK SIDE, AND SEVEN WRITERS KNOW EXACTLY HOW TO FIND IT.
In PART ONE of a special two-part episode of Tell the Damn Story, we bring together seven professional storytellers to pull back the curtain on holiday horror—from twisted traditions and forgotten myths to grief, wonder, and the shadows hiding behind festive lights.
If you’ve ever wondered why familiar holidays make such powerful horror, or how to turn comfort into creeping dread on the page, this conversation is packed with insight, laughter, and a few unsettling truths.
👉 Listen now—then stay tuned for Part 2, where the darkness goes even deeper.
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00:00 "Exploring Christmas Stories"
10:02 "Holiday Horror and Traditions"
15:44 "Horror's Purpose Beyond Fear"
17:54 "Ghost of Christmas Future Aspiration"
26:01 "Three Women, Powerless at Christmas"
28:19 "Dark Holiday Western Imagery"
33:38 Frankenstein and Santa: Unlikely Pals
43:25 "Snow Globe's Captivating Origins"
46:52 "Snow Globe and Story Magic"
50:58 "Festive Contrast and Emotional Journey"
56:35 "Finding Inspiration in Research"
01:01:25 "Holiday Stories: Finding Your Voice"
01:06:22 "Sex Vampire Training Insights"
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