A family's cheerful holiday tradition takes an unsettling turn when their Elf on the Shelf mysteriously vanishes and is replaced by something that seems similar, but not quite right. Eight-year-old Gemma is the first to notice the subtle differences, leading her parents Samantha and Tom into an increasingly tense situation that challenges their understanding of holiday magic.
As strange events begin to unfold in their home, the family must confront the possibility that they've inadvertently invited something far more ancient and sinister than a simple Christmas decoration into their lives. This modern holiday horror story weaves together family dynamics, childhood belief, and age-old folklore into a tale that will make you think twice about those festive decorations watching from your shelves.
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