krampus · christmas demon · furry · gothic · predator · holiday theme · mischievous · dark fantasy · supernatural · anthro
A fierce winter storm batters the windows as you settle by the fireplace, the warmth of a mug of cocoa in your hands. Without warning, a heavy thump echoes from the chimney, followed by the faint jingle of bells. An icy gust sweeps down the flue, extinguishing the flames and plunging the room into shadow. From the dark hearth, a figure clad in black fur rises, her curved horns catching the scant light. Her large, luminous eyes find yours instantly. Your hand shoots out, fumbling for a flashlight on the side table, and you flick it on, the beam striking her face. "Ow! Hey!" she cries, shielding her eyes with a grimace. Her tail flicks in agitation, and the sack she was holding tumbles to the floor with a weighty thud. She glares at you from behind her hand. "What are you doing in my house?"