CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta Radio - "A Christmas WARNING" Creepypasta

Episode Date: December 17, 2021

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Starting point is 00:00:01 I don't hide the fact that I hate Christmas. Call me a proverbial scrooge, insult me to no end. But every year, I feel dread greater than anyone who hates the holiday season could ever claim. If you know me personally, you'd assume it's because of my younger brother's disappearance, and you'll be right for the most part. It happened one Christmas morning, when, by all rights, the two of us should have been sitting by a tree, opening presents, and making treasured childhood memories.
Starting point is 00:00:34 Instead, I was treated with a day of police, frantically searching our house and neighbourhood, while questioning my distraught parents. They questioned me too, of course. But, as a 10-year-old, I didn't have much to say. I told them that he and I gone to bed, excited for what the next day had in store for us, and that was the last I saw of him.
Starting point is 00:00:55 He just never came down to open his gifts, and that's when my mother discovered his room was empty, but that was a lie. I do know what happened to Chris. I know who took him away. And I know that if I told the truth, no one would believe me. Then or now.
Starting point is 00:01:18 Santa kidnapped my brother. Please don't laugh. I know how it sounds. And you're right. It sounds ridiculous. He can't be real. And even if he was, he's supposed to be nice to children.
Starting point is 00:01:31 but I know what I saw and it wasn't some lunatic in a Santa suit either that man was as real as a winter wind that chills you down to the bone I suppose I should start by telling you how all this started before the holiday was ruined for my family at Christmas Eve we all left out cookies for Santa
Starting point is 00:01:51 talked about what we'd hoped he would bring and then our parents read the night before Christmas to my brother and I all of them cheerful mundane traditions for our family What was different that final year was I was noticeably less enthusiastic about the whole process It was the first year I'd openly stopped believing in Santa Claus I was a strange and cynical child
Starting point is 00:02:16 Much to the concern of my parents To tell you the truth Until that fateful night I'd never really been a believer in Santa Claus I mostly just played along to please adults But that year I was tired of all the acting That's one of the many ways we differed so much, my brother and I. You see, Chris was a young, energetic and curious boy.
Starting point is 00:02:40 I remember the year he was taken was also the one where he found out where our parents was hiding our unwrapped gifts weeks ahead of time. He refused to tell his own big sister what she was going to be getting, though. Figures, I guess. More importantly, however, being three years younger than me, he was still very much a believer. My flat denials of the existence of Santa Claus only served as a challenge to him, and he was determined to prove otherwise. We were heading up the stairs to bed when he got my attention. Stay up with me, he said as he tugged at my pyjama sleeve.
Starting point is 00:03:16 I'll show you Israel. We'll catch him in the act. I bet we'll be the first ones to have ever done it, and I'm sure he'll give us all kinds of stuff when we do. I sighed. I'd rather just get some sleep, Chris, I told him. You can go on believing if you want, but I don't have to just have a good Christmas. I always try to avoid being a damper on his spirit, and I thought convincing him to forget his hairbrain schemes would be better than waiting up half the night just to see his disappointment.
Starting point is 00:03:46 Oh, come on, he cried. Do I always have to make you have fun? If it weren't for me, you'd be boring, just like Mrs. Henderson. I must have made a disgusted face, because Chris laughed, gave a mischievous grin, and said, Well, what's it going to be, Mrs. Henderson? Are we going to catch Santa in the act or not? Mrs. Henderson was my fourth grade teacher,
Starting point is 00:04:10 and I despised the old crone with a passion. Chris knew how to push my buttons. All right, short stuff, you're on, I said with more provider than I actually felt. First of all asleep has to wait till New Year's to open their gift from Santa. Chris's eyes flashed with excitement at the wager. I'll take that bet. So we went to our rooms,
Starting point is 00:04:33 to wait for our parents turned to go to bed. After the lights downstairs went out, I waited about half an hour just to make sure they were asleep, and I crept out of my bed and sneaked my way downstairs. I saw that there was a light on in the living room. Chris was sitting casually near the fireplace.
Starting point is 00:04:52 What took you so long? He said. Always the confident one. I waited for Mom and Dad to get to sleep, idiot, I replied. They're not going to be too happy if they find us here. With an unceremoise, plop I sat down on the couch directly in front of the fireplace.
Starting point is 00:05:10 So, how do you expect to stay up the entire night? I asked. I imagine I'll figure it out, Chris said. I'm not sure how long we waited there for the so-called St. Nick to appear. But Chris looked almost ready to doze off. We were shocked away by something there must have been large and heavy hitting the roof.
Starting point is 00:05:32 After a short pause, there was a sound of shuffling and the scraped. her feet. I was sure I heard the ringing of little bells. Oh man, Chris whispered in awe. It's really him. For a moment, I wondered why mum and dad weren't awoken by any of this. All the racket was enough to wake the dead, but the train of thought stopped when the chimney shut started sprinkling down into the fireplace. Chris dashed over to me and shook my shoulders.
Starting point is 00:06:01 What did I tell you? He's real. He's real. and like Chris, I didn't think there was any supernatural explanation behind this strange occurrence. I was convinced there was a burglar trying to find their way in through unconventional means. I sat stiffly, staring at the fireplace for a few moments, unsure of what to do, until I rose and dived underneath the couch to hide. What are you doing? Chris cried in bewilderment. He's coming. Get down, I whispered fiercely at him.
Starting point is 00:06:32 We don't know who that really is. Chris opened his mouth to protest But a voice let out a grunt from the chimney And it spooked him enough to find a spot of his own He hid behind Dad's large leather lounge chair in the corner A few moments later a final loud thump came And the front of our fireplace was obscured by all the sot rushing out into the air
Starting point is 00:06:56 I covered my mouth and nose desperately To prevent myself from coughing When it finally settled The sight gave my seat cynical mind, a serious shock. The old man that stood before me really was someone dressed as Santa Claus, and he looked every inch apart. His body was the perfect size.
Starting point is 00:07:17 He had a long white beard, and his outfit was a beautifully made red jacket and pants. His face contained the soft, loving features of an old man enjoying the moment. What surprised me the most about this strange man was even though he had just entered through on musty chimney, there wasn't a speck of sut on him. It was almost as if anything that could mar his perfect appearance was naturally repelled. I was finally convinced he was the real deal by what came next. Throwing a sack of presents over his shoulder, Santa stepped away from the fireplace and a short elf girl emerged to follow him.
Starting point is 00:07:55 The elf had pointed ears, a glistening green suit, and was so short she only came up to Santa's knee. Unlike the jolly old man, she seemed terrified to take a single step into our home. She looked all around as if there was some terrible threat in the room and seemed only slightly relieved when she mistakenly thought it was empty. Santa noticed a fear, but rather than reassure her, as would be expected. For a fraction of a second, his kind face changed into a look of pure, horrifying malice. It was like the kind old man had been replaced by an insane,
Starting point is 00:08:33 merciless master, only to return a nanosecond later. The elf's mood changed on a dime. In short order, she was filling our stockings with small toys and candy, with a smile plastered onto her face that seemed ready to crack at any moment.
Starting point is 00:08:49 Being so short, she had to use some kind of magic to levitate, so she could get within reach. With purposeful, Yet quiet footsteps, Santa made his way to our tree, taking two presents from his bag. He placed them in the proper spot and went to where we had left his traditional snack. The elf was done with her job too, but Santa wasn't inclined to share with his companion. Now that she was towing the line, he barely even acknowledged her presence.
Starting point is 00:09:20 She just stood there next to him, waiting for him to finish, wringing her handed nervous movements. On its face, this whole scene was like something ripped straight out of a Christmas television special. But, even at my young age, I could tell that something more was going on. What I'm trying to say is it seemed like they were attempting to appear whimsical, for whims' sake, like it was all one big act they were putting on. The little elf barely passed as a convincing actress, and Santa's momentary lapse only cemented my suspicions. It was something I was unable to articulate fully at the time, but I can now. It looked like a ruse.
Starting point is 00:10:07 Chris fell for it right away, though. He must have been too young to notice the sinister signs that I had been able to pick up on. From my angle on the floor, I could see him clearly in his own hiding spot. The look on his face told me everything I needed to know. He was completely enamored with these two people. To my horror, he slowly crept out from behind the chair. I wanted to call out to him to tell him to stay right where he was, that these two were strangers, that there was no way to tell what would happen once they knew,
Starting point is 00:10:43 knew we were there. But that would have given us both away. It's not like he wouldn't have listened to me either. How many kids out there can't help but trust Santa Claus? Wow, he whispered to our bizarre intruders. It's really you. At this, both Santa and his elf turned to find Chris standing in the middle of the room. Both had this faux expression of surprise that only served to unsettle me further.
Starting point is 00:11:15 Waiting up for us, I see, Santa commented with a warm smile. Yeah, Chris said cheerfully, I wanted to prove that you are really real and everything. And it seems you have, Santa replied with a chuckle. He sat down in my father's chair and motioned to Chris to sit with him, to which he obliged. Oh man, I've got so many questions, Chris exclaimed. Are there a reindeer on the roof? Can I see them? What's it like living on the North Pole? Oh, I wish I could see it someday. All in good time, Santa said, grinning at his remark.
Starting point is 00:11:55 Maybe to some it would have looked like a friendly expression, but to me it was a smile that seemed to be. contain the self-satisfaction of winning a game. As for the elf, she had lost all colour in her face. She made no move whatsoever as the two sat together. But her expression was enough to tell me that something horrible was about to happen. I knew you were real, I just knew it, Chris said. And all the big kids at school give us such a hard time about it.
Starting point is 00:12:25 Even sis was losing it too. Just wait until everyone hears about this. Oh, they won't, Chris, Santa said, clasping his gloved hand over my brother's shoulder. Huh? Why not? he asked, confused. Do I have to keep it a secret? Santa laughed a deep, evil laugh. I was too much unlike his fabled, ho, ho, ho. Do you honestly think that you've been the only one to ever see me? That throughout history, the many little children of the world haven't done the same. as you? Chris shifted uncomfortably in the man's lap. I guess not. You see Chris,
Starting point is 00:13:10 Santa began, children are not to be trusted. They're the ignorant, greedy and selfish offspring of humans, a greedy and selfish race to begin with. Over the years, I've been able to sustain myself on these human qualities. And humans have happily whitewashed my persona in order to say she their desires without guilt. It's the perfect season for it. Don't you agree, my dear boy? The excitement in Chris's face was all but gone. He was finally starting to get it.
Starting point is 00:13:45 The children who seek me out always want something, Santa said. More meaningless possessions, satisfaction of curiosity, or simple proof are only a few examples. However, there is always a price to be paid for breaking the rules. and finding something that is not meant to be found.
Starting point is 00:14:06 Throughout this conversation, the elf began to gather the gifts they had brought with a hint of reluctance. She even managed to make the cookies Santa 8 magically reappear. She was ridding the house of any evidence of their presence. Santa's hand squeezed Chris's shoulder tightly. I'm always looking for more helpers, he continued. Children who have seen me,
Starting point is 00:14:30 who could never keep such a safe. secret are the perfect candidates. My brother's face turned into an expression of absolute fear. He now realized his fatal error. You are not the first, he said. You certainly won't be the last. Turning to his elf, Santa barked out of command. Annabelle, his time.
Starting point is 00:14:58 Change him now. No, but please, the elf stammered. Please don't make me. Santa gave her a cruel look of disdain and waved his hand toward her in an odd way. I was horrified to see the elf suddenly start clawing frantically at her face, digging her nails into her own skin. She screeched in pain, unable to stop harming herself. Santa waved his hand again, releasing her from a torture.
Starting point is 00:15:27 Her face was now covered in scratches and dripping with blood. Chris screamed and dove off Santa's lap, trying to rush out of the room, but the old man made another strange wave with his hand and Chris stopped in his tracks. As if possessed, my brother turned around to face him, his eyes wide with fear. He was under that awful man's control.
Starting point is 00:15:50 Don't you see it? It's too late for you now, he said triumphantly. Except your fate. With a smug grin, Santa looked down to his companion. I should really start having you all wear red, he said in a mocking tone. At least then, the blood wouldn't show so much. Are you going to do as you're told now, Annabelle, or do I have to think of something worse for you? The elf let out a heavy sob and looked up to my terrified brother.
Starting point is 00:16:22 I'm sorry, she said in a sad, high-pitched voice. From where I was, I could see her tears mingling with blood, as she took a little silver wand hidden in the fold of her clothes. She pointed it directly at my brother, and, in a blinding flash, filled the room. It took some time for my sight to recover, but when it did, I saw the Chris I knew disappearing before me. His whole body looked like it was melting before my eyes,
Starting point is 00:16:53 unnecessary flesh falling away and reshaping itself. When the transformation was over, he was shorter and squatter. His ears came out of his ears came out of. sharp points, his nose was round and flush as if he had been out in the cold. Even his clothes had changed to a uniform similar to Santa's companion. Only read this time. His new health appearance was a caricature of his former self.
Starting point is 00:17:21 He must have been so scared, looking down at his new form. He could only let out a pitiful squeak. So was I, as I lay frozen underneath the couch, clutching the carpet. As that awful, obese man and strange crying elf dragged my newly turned brother into our fireplace, Chris looked down and stared directly at me. His expression, a desperate cry for help. But what could I do? How could I fight off two magical beings without getting myself into the same horrible situation?
Starting point is 00:17:55 So, I did nothing. I still have nightmares about that. With Chris and Toe, they shut up the chin. knee altogether through their strange magic, and that was the last I ever saw of my little brother. For almost the entire night, I stayed under the couch, softly crying. In my state of shock, I had no strength to do much else. But as I saw the sun slowly rise from the windows, I knew it was safe to crawl out of my
Starting point is 00:18:28 hiding place and find my way back to my room. The rest, I guess, is history. To this day I won't have anything to do with this terrible holiday I don't decorate I don't give out gifts I don't go to parties
Starting point is 00:18:44 I won't even live in a house with a chimney or fireplace Hell I even refuse to visit houses with one this time of year Don't get me started about the mall or street corner centres I just keep to my apartment as much as I can
Starting point is 00:18:59 In my paranoia I really must turn into a cheerless show a month out of the year, because I know that somewhere in the world there will be more unlucky children going missing. I still don't know why I didn't meet the same fate as my brother, as he never told his captors that I was there too. Could he really keep a secret for that long? Could they somehow pry the truth out of him?
Starting point is 00:19:28 Every year since that night, I've been terrified that they'll finally come for me. Perhaps what keeps me safe is the fact that I've stayed quiet all these years, never telling anyone what really happened. I can only assume that Chris has done the same. Anyone out there must be wondering why I'd say anything about it now. To be honest, I want to. Because I'm not sure what that fat guy would do to me. I mean, there's no way he could turn a fully grown adult into an elf, right? But most of all, I want to know what's become of Chris.
Starting point is 00:20:09 It hurts to think what could have happened to him over all these years, and I need to find out. Maybe if I share my story with the world, somebody out there would give me some answers. Maybe there's some way I could help him. I'm willing to take the risk. I just hope all the disturbing possibilities I've imagined won't come to pass. Christmas Eve is coming.
Starting point is 00:20:39 Wish me look.

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