Stuff You Should Know SYSK's 2025 Shocktober Halloween Spooktacular
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Oct 30, 2025 Join Josh and Chuck in a spine-tingling exploration of two eerie tales for Halloween. Delve into E.F. Benson's "Caterpillars," where a man's eerie discovery of crab-like creatures spirals into horror. Then, unravel the mystery of "The Deep Drowse," where a couple trapped in their oxygen-sealed cave confronts a terrifying silence and the chilling fate of humanity. With atmospheric storytelling and unexpected twists, this Spooktacular will leave you on the edge of your seat!
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Contrast Fuels Suspense
- E.F. Benson mixes lush, detailed setting description with growing unease to build suspense.
- The contrast between idyllic villa scenes and mounting dread intensifies the horror payoff.
From Premonition To Physical Horror
- Benson escalates from vague premonition to concrete, grotesque imagery to shift story tone.
- Physical, bizarre details (foot-long caterpillars with pincers) convert psychological fear into visceral horror.
Remove Wine Stains From Marble
- Josh offers a practical marble-cleaning tip using baking soda and water as a poultice.
- He recommends leaving the paste for hours, then scraping and wiping to remove wine stains.
