M J McDermott

Frankenstein Meets Santa M J McDermott

At the end of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," the Creature disappears into the arctic wasteland to die. "Frankenstein Meets Santa" takes up the story from there. In his torment, the monster collapses onto the icy ground to die, but is roused decades later by a flying reindeer. He follows the reindeer and stumbles upon the North Pole, home of Santa Claus. He yearns to be a part of this "Sweet Village," but the monster in him needs to be tamed. Only Santa Claus can redeem Frankenstein, with the help of Mrs. Claus and the elves. Working through his defects and violent tendencies, learning a meaningful trade from two elves, and accepting the lovingkindness of Santa himself, Frankenstein is finally able to put his monstrous self aside and find healing and hope, and the very things he was always seeking - a home and a family. And, of course, he saves Christmas!