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Gryla, Krampus, and the Yule Cat

Myndil's adventures take him all over Erie, but what happens when the fae send him northward? To read the full novella, visit HERE The people in the village were still huddled in their homes, peering out windows, waiting for the beast to go away, but even if Aodhgan should hunt enough deer or boar to keep Krampus out of their homes and in good standing with Gryla, the people in the village would only be in danger again a week hence. There was no time, however, to think of a better scheme: the raucous footfalls told them that Gryla was returning, and instead of hunting, Aodhgan had another idea: he was going to let Myndil happen to her. Gryla had never seen him before, so it was only fair. Everyone ought to have Myndil happen to them once in their lives, especially if their lives were hundreds of years long. She was owed at least three happenings by now, and could borrow a few from the abbot if she felt short-changed.                 Aodhgan might be able to overpower her, but he