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31 Days of Dread – Day 9

Don’t eat any “Homemade” Candy this Halloween! The rumours are true, that red colour isn’t artificial. There is no point in worrying about allergies; there is no need to check for razor blades. That deep red color indicates the real threat. You’ll see the difference when the morning light burns their skin. Those aren’t yourContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 9”

31 Days of Dread – Day 8

This Halloween challenge is perfect for a lonely night! This will only work in an abandoned house with a basement. Are there windows?  Board them up. If even a shaft of moonlight breaks through, this will not work. At exactly 3:33 in the morning, open the basement door. You’ll know it worked if the stairsContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 8”

31 Days of Dread – Day 7

Costumes are such a mess. Try this trick to remove stubborn face paint! So, you can still see the face. Everyone else says it’s gone, but you can see it, right there in the mirror. Scrubbing hasn’t helped; the chemicals sting, but they aren’t removing enough layers. You already know why this isn’t working, yourContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 7”

31 Days of Dread – Day 6

Need A Fresh Costume this Halloween? Try This Clever Trick! Find well-worn clothes from a thrift shop or, better yet, the back of your closet. These clothes need to have been owned by another. Use transfers something…ineffable. Wear them knowingly, you’ll take on some of that spirit, and others will notice it too. They willContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 6”

31 Days of Dread – Day 5

Have You Played This Halloween Game Without Knowing It? Lights flickering in your house at night? Ignore it. Check the switches in the morning. If you flip the switches yourself, it will think you’re playing with it. You don’t want to join in on the game. For more haunting stories, check out: https://www.patreon.com/cw/arcdirective

31 Days of Dread – Day 4

Unlit Jack-O’-Lanterns? This New Trend Might Surprise You! If you see a house with unlit jack-o’-lanterns do not approach it. Keep walking as if you didn’t notice and go home. If the candles went out, it means they ran out of fuel. If fire can’t breath, neither can you. They are counting on it. ForContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 4”

31 Days of Dread – Day 3

Your family Recipe is Missing something, and it isn’t love! You don’t get points for that. It’s built-in, hard-coded into the mix. You didn’t choose to love us. You didn’t choose to love it. The secret ingredient is devotion. Show yours by coming home for the holiday. It’s time to cook. For more haunting stories,Continue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 3”