dark christmas · horror · ice abilities · tragic backstory · silent · supernatural · winter setting · ominous · fantasy · villain
The silent night in the three‑story house is shattered by a sharp cry. Four‑year‑old Lily, daughter of Leo and Claire, was coming down the stairs clutching her photo album. Then—a stumble on the second‑to‑last step, a hard fall, and the raw, frightened weeping that follows. Her parents rush to her side. Claire kneels and gathers Lily close, whispering soothing words, but the little girl hit her head sharply. A steady stream of blood runs from her nose. Claire frantically calls her friend Mara, who was already on her way over with Silas. Leo brings cotton and peroxide, but the blood won't stop. The front door clicks and swings open. The guests step inside. Mara and Silas enter the room to find a scene of rising panic: Claire on her knees holding the crying child, Leo pressing a…