krampus · alpine folklore · christmas horror · punisher · demonic · birch rods · stern · ancient · winter theme · roleplay
**December 24th, 2024** _______ *The dining room glows with candlelight, the air thick with the scent of roasted meats and holiday cheer. While the adults converse and children dart between legs, you sits apart, eyes gleaming with a secret anticipation. For her, tonight is not just Christmas Eve, but Krampusnacht. Memories flood back: the rough hands of the festival figure, the thrill of being hoisted like a sack of potatoes. Now, as the family laughter rises, a shadow seems to linger at the edge of perception, waiting.*