The Origin of The Anti Claus...

what happens to bad boys and girls

Long ago,

When St. Nicolas died

He was brought before god

“I have a special mission for you” said the lord.

“you will be my herald and spread the good news of a coming messiah

To all the peoples of earth.”

“how will I do such a thing?” asked St. Nick.

“I will provide you with the means to travel about the world. You will be given a team of slaves to make gifts for children whom have followed my word and have been obedient.”

“it shall be done, father.” Santa Claus bowed before the great deity.

So god purged out every flaw, human imperfection, every evil iota from his soul to make it pure white and set him in the north to begin his quest.

The remainder of him, was a black gelatinous goo; An obsidian, shapeless remainder of evil.

“Wot of meeee??” it gurgled at the Lord.

“Be gone from my sight, vile energy!” god spat, “I will cast thee down to the earth…to the extreme south so that you may never poison your brother again!!”

This antimatter twin of santa  festered over his rejection among the dark recesses of ice caverns , feeding on the small population of wildlife.

One day, the Anti-Claus made a decision, “Every boy and girl, man and woman, who does evil will be taken by me! What my brother does in joy, I shall do in rage!!”

And so, from that day forward, as Santa Claus flies about rewarding all the good boys and girls with gifts and candy; the Anti-Claus streaks across the stratosphere in search of kindred evil souls to bring back to hell with him.

So, be wary, my (insert son or daughter here), throughout the year…if the winter wind seems a bit colder, if the flames of the fireplace dance lower, if the bulbs of the Christmas lights glow dimmer…perhaps you…or someone you live with…will be visited by….the Anti-Claus….

Merry Christmas.

 

Author's Note

this is an introduction to a character i developed a few years back. he started as a commentary on how religion used fear to make children obey. There is a coming story that i'm almost done polishing up, with the anti claus in it....stay tuned...

Reviews

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

I do like the different uses and meanings behind this story. The simple front of being used as something parents use to control their children. Then the deeper meaning of religious control of the masses. It's well written, kept simple yet interesting and descriptive enough to maintain interest.

[Morrigan Nicole]

Hahaha, I love it!

[Zeek4]

Your story serves to increase the pantheon of writings that scares the hell out of our children, good job! Very fun reading, and clever twist on the fat man.

[InkSlinger]

I so enjoy your spin on life.. always, a delightful twist of sarcasm. You keep me guessing with whats coming next... Thanks for giving me a little laughter..

[paul]

yikes, i'd better be good. Merry Christmas, Brad

[Sevendayspast]

Very impressive twist to the tale! I quite enjoyed reading this passage ! Good job!

[Poeticpiers]

Are not all religions based on fear?
I don't see Santa Clause as a religious figure

[tynamite]

This is class. This could actually scare little kids. What's there not to like? I've favourited it.

[Desert Dreamer]

A great introduction! I look forward to reading your Anti-Claus story. So sad when kids (and adults) need something to fear in order to keep them from breaking the rules, this tells me there is something wrong with the rules.

ho ho holy hell