cover of episode “HERE COMES SANTA’S CLAWS” by Jon Allen (Short Horror Story) #WeirdDarkness #HolidayHorrors

“HERE COMES SANTA’S CLAWS” by Jon Allen (Short Horror Story) #WeirdDarkness #HolidayHorrors

2024/12/22
logo of podcast Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
People
A
Ariel
D
Darren Marlar
Topics
Darren Marlar: 作为播客主持人的Darren Marlar主要负责节目的开场介绍和结尾总结，穿插在故事的讲述中，起到了串联和补充的作用。他介绍了节目的主题、内容以及网站信息，并邀请听众参与互动。 Ariel: 故事的讲述者Ariel，以天使的视角，探讨了节日精神的意义以及其在现代社会中的式微。为了让听众重视节日精神，Ariel选择了一个不同寻常的方式——讲述一个恐怖故事。故事中，Ariel以一种戏谑的口吻，评论了现代社会中人们对节日精神的漠视，并试图通过一个极端的案例来警示人们珍惜节日精神。 John Allen: 故事作者John Allen创作了一个充满黑色幽默和恐怖元素的圣诞故事。故事中，一群臭名昭著的连环杀手被邀请参加圣诞派对，他们对节日精神的漠视和邪恶行径，最终导致了他们被圣诞老人以残酷的方式惩罚。这个故事颠覆了传统圣诞故事的温馨形象，以一种另类的方式探讨了善恶的较量以及节日精神的意义。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did Santa Claus attempt to redeem the world's most vile souls?

Santa believed in rehabilitation and redemption, hoping that the holiday spirit could save everyone and change the world.

What was the purpose of the Christmas Eve party for the serial killers?

The party was an experiment to see if the holiday spirit could redeem the worst of the worst, allowing them to reintegrate into society.

How did the serial killers behave during the party?

They misbehaved, laughed, drank, and ate like royalty, showing no signs of redemption or gratitude for their second chance.

What was the outcome of Phase 1 of the experiment?

Phase 1, which involved the killers interacting with regular society, was declared a failure due to their lack of progress and continued misbehavior.

What was the final test for the serial killers to prove their redemption?

The final test was a simple question: to name the Christmas song Capra was humming, which would demonstrate the tiniest trace of holiday spirit within them.

What was the correct answer to the final test, and what happened to Edmund Kemper for getting it wrong?

The correct answer was 'Here comes Santa's Claws.' Kemper was beheaded by Santa's talons for failing the test.

How did Santa justify his actions against the serial killers?

Santa explained that the holiday spirit couldn't save them, and as part of his pact, he had to punish them for their inability to change.

What was the fate of the serial killers after failing the final test?

They were all killed by Santa's talons, with their bodies becoming spirits of Christmas, serving as a warning against future evil.

What lesson does the story of Santa's Claws teach about the holiday spirit?

The story emphasizes the importance of the holiday spirit and warns that those who fail to embrace it may face dire consequences, even from a seemingly benevolent figure like Santa.

Chapters
A group of infamous serial killers mysteriously gather at a Christmas party in a strange estate. Their behavior and reactions to the festive atmosphere are observed, leading to an experiment in redemption.
  • Infamous serial killers are gathered at a Christmas party.
  • The experiment aims to test if the holiday spirit can change them.
  • Initial observations show a lack of positive change.

Shownotes Transcript

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV)IN THIS EPISODE: It’s an original short holiday horror story from Jon Allen, called “Here Comes Santa’s Claws”. *** (Originally aired December 23, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Here Comes Santa’s Claws” by Jon Allen, https://twitter.com/writerjonallen)Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors)Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t)), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ)) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu)), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7)), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8)) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag)Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors)Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio)Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/here-comes-santas-claws/)