12 Days to Xmas

by Ellie Jacks

All she wants for Christmas is to survive...

Last Christmas, Emma Harrison was attacked by her stalker and left for dead. She's mostly recovered, except for the memories of the year leading up to that horrific day. This Christmas, she just wants everything to go back to normal.
Her stalker doesn't know where to find her, and she's surrounded by loved ones. Isn't she?

When her husband gifts her an antique advent calendar, each little door holds not only a precious gift, but seems to trigger a forgotten memory. Is that her mind healing, or has her stalker found a new way to torment her?

Twelve Days To Xmas is a Christmas psychological thriller short story.

Genres: Christmas

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2025

Reviews

[Rosie Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read but rubbish ending #KindleUnlimited

[Zoe Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emma and husband Thomas are spending Christmas is their coastal home in Cornwall, a year ago Emma was the victim of a stalker and she has a Years worth of memories missing. Her fragile mind is pushed to the limit when Thomas presents her with a traditional advent containing 12 doors, each one holds a gift that sends Emma spiralling.

Quick read Christmas novella.

[Jay Madeleine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisted Christmas

The novel captivated me with twisted tale of love Masquerading as love ! The twisted plot and intense psychological elements create a gripping Christmas-themed thriller ! The writing style is detailed and filled tension . I enjoyed it more than I thought great thriller for Christmas!

[Breanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice, easy, and fun read—perfect for the holidays. It’s a shorter book, but it definitely kept my attention. While the ending was a bit disappointing and predictable, with a few missing pieces I wished had been explored more, it was still an enjoyable story overall worth picking up if you’re looking for a quick and mysterious Christmas read.

[Charlotte West · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. Read in 2 days as I wanted to work it all out, but actually predicted who the villain was about halfway through so bit disappointing really. Did have a nice little twist at the end, even if it wasn't a major one.

[Aiden | bookrot.bby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! That was a fantastic read!

It’s a little slow and tedious at first, much of the same cycle… but then it quickly transcends into something completely unnerving before BOOM! Chills!

Definitely recommend!

[Dee Schwarz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this Christmas themed book . The advent calendar was a great idea . Well written and not one mention of Holding their breath !

[Harriet Shearsmith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good novella. I thought the culprit was fairly obvious from the beginning, but I still really enjoyed the whole read. Clever and twisted!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read book

Great had me on edge through out the whole book. Definitely recommend.
A really really twisty story I really liked this book

[Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bloody loved that. Had me second-guessing myself and that ending. Brilliant.

[Caitlin Bunting · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad festive read, nothing special but worth a read if you have a little spare time on your hands.