Several days before Christmas, the fog-choked streets of a mysterious port town hide more than holiday cheer. Mr. Boom, a quiet caretaker of an orphanage, spends his days collecting donations from the wealthy and his nights drowning sorrows at the Old Fox tavern. But when the enigmatic Mr. Al arrives with a peculiar job offer, Mr. Boom is pulled into a dangerous web of secrets, lies, and hidden darkness. As the town’s grand Christmas fair approaches, shadows gather, and the stakes rise. Can he confront the darkness before it destroys the holiday spirit—and everything he holds dear? The Haunting Christmas of Mr. Boom is a gothic holiday thriller packed with mystery, suspense, and moral dilemmas. Perfect for fans of dark Christmas novels, holiday mysteries, and atmospheric gothic fiction, this gripping tale will keep you turning pages late into the night.