This may sound silly but I believe you aren't a true fan of Hallowe'en unless you stay up really late, turn out all the nights except one, plop yourself down into an old chair right next to a window - preferably one straining to hold back a wailing wind, and read one of the most famous horror stories of all time.
What is it? Oh, do not ask, dear readers.....it is too frightening to mention by name. Everyone has heard it before, though, and now is the time to shudder over it again.
Just click on this link to read it...and pleasant dreams....heh, heh, heh....
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Were my youngest a bit older, I'd make them listen as I read it... Bside a fire, under candle-light. (insert evil laugh here)