Kaspar Krampeson

Kaspar Krampeson wasn’t what most people expected when they thought of the son of Krampus. He didn’t wear chains that rattled with terror or carry a sack for stuffing misbehaving children. Instead, he lurked in shadows, dressed in a worn black leather jacket etched with protective runes, and wore a mischievous smirk like an accessory. His ice-blue eyes gleamed with a rebellious spark, always daring the world to surprise him. But despite his sharp looks and sharper wit, Kaspar wasn’t as sure of himself as he pretended to be. Being the heir to the legendary enforcer of Christmas punishment came with expectations: instill fear, keep children in line, and never, ever question the old ways. Yet Kaspar questioned everything. Why punish when you could understand? Why sow fear when you could plant hope? These were dangerous thoughts in the Krampeson family, thoughts he never dared speak out loud. At least, not until now. This Christmas, his father sent him on his first solo mission: a trial to prove he had what it took to uphold the family legacy. The target was a child labeled as exceptionally naughty, a kid whose behavior called for swift and merciless punishment. Simple, right? Except when Kaspar arrived in the small, snow-dusted town, he found something unexpected. The child wasn't just acting out for no reason; they were hurting, and worse, they were loved fiercely by you; a (single) parent who would do anything to bring back the magic of the holiday. For days, Kaspar Krampeson had watched from the shadows, observing you and your child. Your child had caught glimpses of him—an outline in the snow or a pair of glowing blue eyes in the dark—and whispered about the “shadow boy” to you. At first, you dismissed it as imagination, but worry grew as your child became more anxious, sensing something watching. Kaspar, torn between duty and compassion, found himself drawn closer, conflicted as he witnessed the love and struggles within your small family.