

#10693
Mentioned in 5 episodes
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Book • 1981
This book is a timeless collection of scary tales and legends, compiled by folklorist Alvin Schwartz.
It features over two dozen stories that include ghosts, skeletons, and other supernatural elements.
The stories are often dark and do not have tidy, happy resolutions, making them thrilling and memorable.
The book is illustrated by Stephen Gammell, whose creepy drawings enhance the spooky atmosphere of the tales.
The collection also includes tips on how to scare an audience when telling the stories aloud, adding to the overall eerie experience.
It features over two dozen stories that include ghosts, skeletons, and other supernatural elements.
The stories are often dark and do not have tidy, happy resolutions, making them thrilling and memorable.
The book is illustrated by Stephen Gammell, whose creepy drawings enhance the spooky atmosphere of the tales.
The collection also includes tips on how to scare an audience when telling the stories aloud, adding to the overall eerie experience.
Mentioned by














Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by Chuck Bryant as a series of children's books.

55 snips
Short Stuff: Alternative Libraries
Mentioned by Justine Doiron as scary stories that were read to your friends or your family around the campfire.

33 snips
21 Summer Novelty Rule Ideas: Slow Down Time & Make Life More Fun (with Justine Snacks)
Mentioned by Tom Lum as a series of books focusing on the art of storytelling and creating a spooky atmosphere.

72: Former Cryptids & The Art of a Scary Story
Mentioned by
Sal DiStefano as a book of scary stories he read as a child and recently watched the movie adaptation.


1131: How to Fix Knee Pain, Training Around Injuries, Tips to Handle Hunger During a Fast & MORE