Santa's Little Helpers

Herbert Menzies presents a narrative where Santa Claus transforms into a vampire. On Christmas Eve, he spreads this condition to children globally. By morning, the infected youngsters pass the curse to their parents, resulting in widespread vampirism across Earth. This chaos allows beings from other galaxies to walk in the spirit world and visit our planet. Among them are mutants from Zosh led by Malador, who claims mastery over the universe. These alien vampires seek women to take back to Zosh for reproduction with their kind, aiming to create beautiful people. Santa learns that stopping this global disorder requires him to kill his best friend, Magnus Flintch, who is identified as the master vampire. Other creatures from different worlds also arrive on Earth to cause trouble. The story involves varying levels of alien intentions, with some coming for good and others for bad. Menzies constructs a plot that blends holiday iconography with supernatural horror elements. This work suits readers interested in unconventional takes on Christmas folklore mixed with intergalactic conflict. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional seasonal tales or straightforward vampire lore without sci-fi components.