Night Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Losing Your Paycheck to the Undead
A night shift job. A disappearing inventory. And something undead stealing more than pumpkins. A darkly humorous toy photography horror short story.
Ophidian Khan’s Fangs & Fables
Tales of transformation, mischief, and myth—curated by the Warden of Forgotten Myths.
A night shift job. A disappearing inventory. And something undead stealing more than pumpkins. A darkly humorous toy photography horror short story.
Originals / Short Story / Toy Photos
by Ophidian Khan · Published January 3, 2026 · Last modified January 4, 2026
Snow erased old mistakes, but not this one. High above the ridgeline, a hunter prepared to strike—certain he understood the prey below.
When Skeletor storms in to shut down the Snake Men’s Christmas party, he expects silence—not a present. One unexpected gift is all it takes to derail his complaints and keep the festivities going.
The trail is gone, the snow is deep, and Earl is “confidently improvising” in increasingly elaborate circles. Then Fran calls—and suddenly the blizzard isn’t the scariest thing in the woods.
You’ve stepped into the realm of Ophidian Khan, where stories slither through shadow and memory… and sometimes surprise you with a crooked smile. This is a sanctuary of short fiction—tales of forgotten myths, cursed kings, quiet mischief, inner wars, and unexpected redemption. Whether you seek pulp adventure, dark fantasy, or something strange and whimsical, the scrolls are open. Begin where you like… but beware: some stories remember you, too.