A Merry Christmas to the End of the World:
A Collection of Apocalyptic Christmas Short Stories
Purpose
Here you will find stories of the past, the future and the presents. Stay awhile and enjoy the view.
Claus
Once a jolly and beloved figure, Santa Claus found himself leading a ragtag group of rebels, the last remnants of his once-mighty army. They fought tirelessly in the depths of enemy territory, a world that had long forgotten the spirit of giving and embraced darkness instead.
Captain Nicholas, the valiant leader of the rebels, had been struck down in battle, his body lying motionless on the cold ground. Lieutenant Noel, his loyal companion, knelt beside him, desperately trying to rouse his unconscious captain. With every passing second, the enemy drew nearer, their sinister presence looming over the rebels.
In the midst of the turmoil, Captain Nicholas found solace in his dreams. He was transported to a time long ago when snowflakes danced gently in the air, and his family gathered around a crackling fireplace. The joyous laughter and warm embraces filled his heart with love and hope, even in the face of adversity.
As the captain drifted deeper into his reverie, the distant rumble of bombardment shattered the tranquility of his dream. The deafening explosions brought him back to the harsh reality of the battleground, his eyes fluttering open.
Captain Nicholas gazed upon his lieutenant, who stood steadfast by his side, fear and determination etched across his face. With a resolute voice, the captain urged his lieutenant to keep fighting and never surrender, for the spirit of Christmas was worth every sacrifice.
Just as the captain's words faded into the air, a menacing figure emerged from the shadows. It was a man named Trump, a cunning and ruthless adversary. He offered the rebels a sinister bargain - their lives spared in exchange for the location of their revered leader, Santa Claus.
Undeterred by Trump's audacious proposition, Captain Nicholas mustered his strength and beckoned the enemy closer. As Trump approached, the captain prepared explosives, his gaze unwavering. He knew the price of defeat would be dire, but he was ready to face it head-on.
The captain, knowing that their cause was greater than any individual, prepared to sacrifice both himself and the enemy in a final act of defiance. But as he tried to ignite the explosives, a cruel twist of fate intervened—the detonator failed, leaving them defenseless against Trump's overwhelming force.
Trump's men closed in, their guns trained on the remaining rebels. Captain Nicholas and Lieutenant Noel stood side by side, unyielding in their resolve. The captain's heart sank as he watched their once-vibrant rebellion crumble before his eyes. He knew that their struggle, though noble, had come to an end.
With a chilling smirk, Trump personally took aim at Captain Nicholas and Lieutenant Noel. Time seemed to slow as the world held its breath. The crack of gunfire pierced the air, sealing their fate. The rebels fell, their spirits unbroken even in their final moments.
Trump's voice sliced through the silence, laden with twisted irony, "Merry Christmas." The words dripped with scorn, mocking the very essence of the holiday they had fought so fiercely to protect.