A Very Undead Christmas began as a simple experiment: what would a holiday novella look like if the world happened to be falling apart in the background? I wanted something fast, chaotic, and a little unhinged — a festive romp with teeth.
It didn’t take long for the idea to slide neatly into the world of Apocalypse for Two.
The novella is set between Days 29 and 63 of the outbreak, right in the middle of the timeline readers will recognise from Apocalypse for Two. You don’t need to know Elena and Colt to enjoy this story, but it will fill in a few gaps.
Think of it as a side-door view into the early chaos: a snapshot of the world before everything tightens and narrows for them.
This story leans into the fun of the premise. It’s bloody, messy, and strangely festive — a holiday treat wrapped in gore and glitter, designed to be read in a single sitting. Where Apocalypse for Two digs into fear, tension, and slow-burn connection, A Very Undead Christmas is here to deliver sheer entertainment.
A palate cleanser with bite.
Writing it allowed me to play in the world without the heavier emotional stakes. It’s a teaser, a companion, and a standalone all at once, offering just enough disruption and danger to pull you deeper into the larger outbreak storyline. If the main novel is the storm, this novella is the spark that flashes in the corner of your eye.
I hope it gives you a taste of the world to come — with a little blood, a little cheer, and just enough chaos to make it a proper undead Christmas.