Image: Pixbay
When Knuckles was arrested it put an abrupt end to his Christmas job as the shopping centre Santa Claus.
It was a shock to all at the centre because Knuckles was a great Santa, loved by kids and parents alike.
Every morning during the Christmas period he would cycle to work dressed in his Christmas suit waving to all who recognised him.
In the coming weeks it was revealed that Knuckles was in fact the notorious Weekend Axe Murderer.
Who would have thought Knuckles the caring and loving Santa could be one and the same?
The revelation sent shock waves through the community, how many children had sat on his lap, remarked about the axe beside his chair and no one never thought twice about it.
In future it was agreed the shopping centre Santas would be screened more thoroughly.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/fffaw-week-of-december-15-2015/
Morpethroad 
Funny one! Yeah, the axe by the Santa chair might have been a clue. Also, the name “Knuckles,” I would think! 🙂
Lol..yes a bit of a giveaway you think? Thanks Joy for stopping by….
Oh my gosh, that is chilling! I would hate to think my child sat in the lap of a Santa that was an ax murderer! LOL! I imagine the mall owners were shocked to discover this. Yes, they had better screen their future Santa’s better. 😀 Great story Michael!
Thanks Joy, it was a good image to write to…..have a good week…
Thank you Michael, and you too.
Wow! I would hope they would be screening more! What a twist. Good story!
Thanks so much Kat, appreciate you stopping by.
Wonder what he used for a disguise when it wasn’t the now endless Christmas season.
Just took his Santa suit off I imagine…..probably looked like you and me then….lol
Now that’s a very scary thought! lol
Talk about a multiple personality.
Ho ho ho the jolly fella and axe axe the nightmare next door literally.
Thank you nothing like a bit of Christmas cheer mixed with some intrigue….thanks for stopping by.
Knuckles…hm…that might have been a clue if the people screening for the Santa Claus job had paid more attention. 🙂
Yes indeed Laura…..sorry to take so long to respond, you slipped thru my net…..
No worries. 🙂
Not exactly a tale I’d read to my grandchildren on Christmas Eve, Michael! 😅 I have always kept my distance from mall Santas. Especially the ones with shifty eyes.
Don’t blame you……especially the ones with an axe…..keep your eye out …lol
😱 I guess one never REALLY knows – eh?
Its those quiet ones every time…lol
Yep.
Did my Christmas card arrive?
OH MY!
Yes. And – I love it!!!
It stands out in the crowd with all the down-under creatures too.
Ouch! What a naughty Santa.
Thanks so much for commenting, I’m sorry I took so long to respond…..
Not a problem at all. I know how things can get and it’s a pleasure 🙂
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