A collection of mystical Christmas stories from popular contemporary authors. Long cold nights are the perfect time to wrap yourself in a blanket, brew aromatic tea and immerse yourself in a good book. Here, ancient estates keep their terrible secrets, familiar objects come to life on their own, and ghosts and the walking dead wait around every corner. But where in this atmosphere of otherworldly mysteries does the dream end and reality begin? This collection contains eight mystical stories written in the best traditions of Charles Dickens and Henry James by modern best-selling authors. Frightening, full of mysteries and supernatural phenomena, these stories will definitely capture your imagination - and will not leave you indifferent. Who is this book for? For those who want to feel the atmosphere of the approaching New Year and Christmas. For readers who love mystical, mysterious stories about ghosts, otherworldly forces and ancient mansions. For those who are looking for the perfect New Year gift for their loved ones. Published in Russian for the first time.