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A Ghoulish Playlist for Frankenstein’s Monster

Technically, he’s known as The Monster, the dead body brought to life by scientist Victor Frankenstein. But over many years of Mary Shelly’s story gaining popularity and securing a place in pop culture, the name Frankenstein has become synonymous with The Monster as much as its creator. Every Halloween, this undead creature gains new life and this year we’ll do him one better: his own playlist.

Posted by Margarita Montimore

The Ghosts of Wes Anderson’s Past Movies

Enjoy these Wes Anderson-inspired ghosts illustrated by Doogie Horner, author of 100 Ghosts.

Posted by Doogie Horner

How to Put Beer in Nearly Everything


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Who says the ale has to stay in the glass? With easy recipes for boozy snacks, we're here to help you have your beer and eat it, too. 

Posted by Kristina Pino

The Most Terrifying Teachers of Children’s Literature

When your main characters are children, authority figures are always going to have the potential for evil, and teachers are no exception. Whether it’s unfair detention or downright torture, having educators abuse their power is the perfect way to render a pint-sized protagonist powerless. Here are a few scary teachers we should all be grateful we never came across.

Posted by Alyssa Favreau

10 Rules To Surviving a Goosebumps Tale

It's been 20 years since the premiere of the Goosebumps TV series, and we'd like to take a moment to apprecaite R.L. Stine for all he's done to ensure our safety. Whether he’s warning us about those nefarious lawn gnomes or making sure we keep an eye out for Frosty’s evil twin each winter, he always has our backs.

If you’re the kind of person who willingly ventures in to haunted houses (or worse yet, ventures into haunted houses and makes off with something), your life choices need some guidance.  Look no further!  Following these simple rules will ensure that you don’t end up living a real-life Goosebumps tale.

Posted by Marsha Auguste

Quirk Corral: Now & Later Pop Tarts and Spooky Mixtapes

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The bad news is that it’s Monday again. The good news? We’ve scoured the internet for the week’s finest links so you don’t have to. Whether you are looking for some sweet new coloring pages or a mixtape that perfectly captures the late October vibe, we’re sure to have something to help make your day a little brighter.

Posted by Jennifer Morell