KRAMPUS ON CAMPUS
SPECIAL EPISODE #H0H0H0
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Please pardon yesterday’s premature emailing of The Day the Earth Still Stood which was supposed to be omnicast on December 27th, not the 23rd. Rest assured that those responsible for this scheduling error would be sacked if they were literally not responsible for everything else including writing this editorial apology. So please enjoy the early gift episode and forgive the lack of a regular Friday episode. Meanwhile MECHA MESSIAH is schedule to return on January 3rd, 2025 with an exciting new year’s episode! ~D’WIZARD!)
PART 1 - CHRISTMAS EVA
In the hallowed halls of St. Eldritch University, where the scent of knowledge mingled with the winter chill, a dark presence lurked during the festive season. The legend whispered among students spoke of Krampus, the malevolent companion to Saint Nicholas, who visited the campus on Christmas Eve.
As snowflakes danced in the cold night air, a group of students gathered in their dormitories, exchanging gifts and laughter. Unbeknownst to them, Krampus, a spectral figure with twisted horns and chains, prowled the shadowed corners of the campus.
Krampus, fueled by an ancient sense of justice, targeted those who had shown cruelty and malice to their fellow students. The sounds of chains rattling echoed through the empty hallways, a harbinger of impending doom.
Eva, a cunning and vindictive student known for her schemes, found herself alone in her room, wrapping a sinister gift intended for her unsuspecting roommate, Lucy. As she placed the ominous package beneath the Christmas tree, a cold draft swept through the room.
The lights flickered, and a spectral growl filled the air. Eva turned, her eyes widening as Krampus emerged from the shadows, chains clinking with an otherworldly resonance. With a swift movement, Krampus seized Eva, chains wrapping around her like serpents.
As the other students reveled in the holiday spirit, a ghastly procession unfolded. Krampus dragged Eva through a portal that materialized beneath her, vanishing into the bowels of the Underworld.
The following morning, the campus awoke to an eerie silence. Eva was gone, her room empty, the ominous gift she had prepared now an unsettling reminder of the Christmas horror. Whispers of Krampus circulated among the students, and a sense of unease settled over St. Eldritch University.
The legend of Krampus persisted, cautioning students to embrace the spirit of kindness during the holiday season. Every Christmas Eve, as the campus echoed with laughter and carols, the specter of Krampus continued his solemn duty—ensuring that those who harbored ill intentions faced the consequences in the dark realms below.
The tale of St. Eldritch's Krampus became a chilling reminder that, even during the most festive times, malevolence would not go unnoticed, and the judgment of Krampus awaited those who strayed from the path of goodwill.
PART 2 - CHRISTMAS DAY
In the realm beyond realms, where shadows danced in perpetual twilight, Eva found herself in the Underworld—a realm ruled by forgotten gods and eternal echoes. The chains that bound her began to dissolve, and she stood alone in a desolate expanse.
The air hung heavy with otherworldly whispers as Eva navigated the gloom. She passed through realms of regret, where specters of her past misdeeds materialized in haunting scenes. Tormented by the echoes of her unkind actions, Eva felt a weight on her soul that rivalled the chains of Krampus.
As she ventured deeper, Eva encountered shades of her own creation—students she had wronged and bullied. Their eyes, filled with a mixture of sorrow and accusation, followed her every step. Eva, once the orchestrator of schemes, now faced the consequences of her own malevolence.
Amid the ethereal landscapes, Eva met souls who sought redemption. They spoke of a cosmic balance, a chance to transcend the shadows that bound them. Eva, driven by a newfound understanding, joined their quest for salvation.
In the heart of the Underworld, Eva encountered the Arbiters of Equilibrium, enigmatic beings who measured the weight of souls. They presented her with a choice—to remain in the shadowed expanse, forever haunted by her past, or to embark on a journey of redemption.
Determined to amend her actions, Eva embraced the path of redemption. The Arbiters bestowed upon her a cloak woven from the threads of forgiveness, a spectral garment that shimmered with ethereal light. With each step, Eva felt the weight on her soul lift.
Guided by benevolent spirits, Eva ventured through realms of atonement, where acts of kindness and empathy mended the frayed fabric of her existence. She encountered students from St. Eldritch, offering apologies and genuine gestures of goodwill. As Eva's journey progressed, the spectral cloak transformed, becoming a symbol of her ever-evolving redemption.
In the final trial, Eva faced a mirror—a reflection of her former self. The specter of Krampus loomed, chains and horns accentuated in shadows. However, this time, the chains were not for punishment but for Eva to break free from the shackles of her past.
With a surge of determination, Eva stepped through the mirror, dispelling the remnants of her malevolence by finally accepting her own darkness. The Underworld resonated with a harmonious hum as Eva emerged, transformed.
As she returned to the mortal realm, Eva carried the lessons of the Underworld. She became an advocate for kindness, using her experiences to inspire change among her peers. St. Eldritch University, once shrouded in whispers of Krampus, now flourished with a newfound spirit of compassion.
The legend of Eva's journey through the Underworld spread, a tale of redemption that echoed through the hallowed halls. Every Christmas, as students gathered in warmth and camaraderie, they remembered the girl who had faced and accepted her shadows and emerged into the light—a testament to the transformative power of remorse and the pursuit of a better path.
PART 3 - BOXING DAY
In the quiet depths of the Underworld, where shadows whispered ancient secrets, the Arbiters of Equilibrium convened once more. A cosmic balance, delicate and profound, required a guardian—a harbinger of consequence to maintain the equilibrium of souls.
Eva, now draped in the spectral cloak of redemption, stood before the Arbiters. The cloak, once an ethereal tapestry of forgiveness, now bore hues of twilight and balance. The Arbiters, their forms ever-changing like shifting constellations, spoke with voices that resonated through the astral expanse.
"Eva of St. Eldritch," intoned an Arbiter, "you have faced your shadows and mended the tapestry of your existence. But the cosmic balance demands more. A new mantle awaits you—the role of The New Krampus."
Eva, surprised yet resolute, listened as the Arbiters unveiled the cosmic purpose she was destined to fulfill. The New Krampus, not a harbinger of punishment, but a guide of transformation—an entity that would illuminate the path toward redemption for lost souls.
The Arbiters bestowed upon Eva the essence of Krampus, a power that transcended fear and punishment. She felt the weight of the cosmic balance settle upon her shoulders, and with a spectral transformation, Eva emerged as The New Krampus.
Her cloak, once woven with forgiveness, now shimmered with the duality of shadows and light. Eva, with the wisdom gained from her journey, accepted her role with grace and purpose.
The Underworld echoed with a chorus of spectral approval as The New Krampus embraced her newfound duty. Eva, now a guardian of cosmic balance, traversed the realms between worlds. She appeared before lost souls, those entangled in the shadows of their deeds, offering a chance at redemption.
Instead of chains and punishment, The New Krampus carried threads of guidance. With a touch, she illuminated the path toward self-discovery and transformation. Lost souls, once shackled by their misdeeds, felt the warmth of cosmic understanding.
The legend of The New Krampus spread, not as a tale of terror, but as a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of their existence. Eva, forever connected to the cosmic balance, continued her journey through the realms, a spectral guardian bridging the worlds of light and shadow.
In the quiet depths of the Underworld, where shadows whisper and cosmic threads intertwine, The New Krampus still dances along the delicate edges of balance, guiding lost souls toward the ever-evolving tapestry of redemption.
In the quiet depths of the Underworld, where shadows whisper and cosmic threads intertwine, The New Krampus still dances along the delicate edges of balance, guiding lost souls toward the ever-evolving tapestry of redemption.
NEVER THE END…