Previously, in BLACK DOOR: In Columbus, Indiana, plagued by snow in September, the team is accosted by Santa Claus, who not only wants to destroy them, but knows why the weather outside is frightful (sorry)…

The fat man seemed to make a decision. His eyes twinkled with veiled hostility. His cheeks dimpled from his vicious sneer. Laying his finger aside of his nose, he heaved the log upwards into the sleigh. It just went there, as if it had a mind of its own. "Okay," he said. "We'll see about this problem of yours, then you'll take your medicine." He jabbed a finger at Garrett. "You won't shout. You won't pout or cry. You'll just take it."

"Sure, Santa. It's a deal." Okay, so what else was h...

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