Chapter 5
Shane recovered from the momentary fright and caught his breath.
“Wow, you had me there for a second.” Shane chuckled and peered at the creature in front of him.
It looked well over six feet tall, and carried iron chains around its shoulders. The black horns jutted skyward and it balanced perfectly on goat-like legs. A raggedy violet sweater hung loose around its dark furry torso.
“That’s some costume,” Shane said. The creature shook its head. “Right, not a costume?” It nodded. “Are you in Biggins’ class?” Another head shake no. “Looks like stage make-up, so I’m guessing that’s you, Corey?” No.
Shane wracked his brain to figure out who could have known about the Krampus and been able to prank him like this.
“Alfie?” he asked, but it shook its head again.
Shane took a step
