Books like Santa Steps Out by Robert Devereaux

A provocative retelling of the Sleeping Beauty tale, exploring the depths of sexual desire and bondage in a modern twist on an age-old story.

A fictionalized retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', focusing on the enigmatic Wicked Witch of the West and her quest to become the Wicked Witch of the West.

On his birthday, Max discovers a mysterious mirror in the attic that grants him the power to become invisible, leading to spooky and surprising adventures.

A young comic‑book fanatic gets lost in a town that mirrors his favorite hero’s secret lair, blurring the line between imagination and reality.

A young girl's quest to become immortal in exchange for her dying mother's life.

A young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients and outlaws in a Middle Eastern security state, using his computer skills to stay out of trouble.

E. Aster Bunnymund, the Pookas' brightest warrior, leads the Guardians on their second adventure as they hunt down the Nightmares' latest plot, this time at the Earth's core.

A themed anthology of short stories featuring the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, blending mystery, horror, and historical elements.

An annotated list of reference works in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.

A Lambda Award‑winning anthology of twenty‑four haunting 19th‑ and 20th‑century supernatural tales that reclaims overlooked literature, spotlighting female protagonists and provocative feminist themes.

Philosopher and comedy writer (Futurama, Big Bang Theory) Kaplan tackles a metaphysical paradox: there are some things we dearly believe in that are not universally acknowledged as real. Here, Kaplan shows how philosophy giants Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein strove to smooth over this uncomfortable meeting of the real and unreal--and failed. From there he turns to mysticism's attempts to resolve such paradoxes, surveying Buddhism, Taoism, early Christianity, Theosophy, and even the philosophers at UC Berkeley under whom he studied. Finally, he alights on--surprise--comedy as the ultimate resolution of the fundamental paradoxes of life. Ultimately, Kaplan delves deeper into the implications of this deceptively simple revelation, from how our physical brains work to his own personal confrontations with life's biggest questions: If we're all going to die, what's the point of anything? What is a perfect moment? What can you say about God? Or Santa? The answers in this book will cheer the rest of your life.--Adapted from publisher description.