An affectionate, wide-ranging anthology that celebrates Halloween through a mix of memoirs, fiction, essays, interviews, and visual art, exploring the holiday’s history, folklore, and cultural rituals while evoking both nostalgia and dread. Contributors recall childhood traditions, examine the roots of spooky customs, and offer original tales of macabre and wonder, creating a layered portrait of October’s atmosphere that blends scholarship, personal reflection, and genre storytelling.