Halloween Hijinks: Book Review

An animal control officer discovers a corpse during the Halloween season in “Halloween Hijinks:  A Zoe Donovan Mystery (Volume 1)” by Kathi Daley.

While this book had some details about Halloween, it also contained too much football.  Still, the mystery part was interesting, even when it tied in with the sport.  Besides that, I loved the scene when Zoe breaks into a real haunted house.

In conclusion, I wouldn’t read this paperback again.  However, if you’re into football, then this may be the book for you.

The Candy Bowls

We used to have two monster hand candy bowls.  The first one was a clearance item from Franks Nursery and Crafts.  In the beginning, it worked just fine when we reached out to it.  Its sayings changed from “You want some candy?” to “Trick or Treat” to “Happy Halloween”. 

Unfortunately, it went haywire on us.  It spoke up even when we weren’t in the area.  Eventually, we bought a new one from Target, because the first bowl’s hand wouldn’t bend properly. 

Well, everything was ok for a while.  Then that bowl started to act up.  It talked a lot, especially during a horror movie.  In the end, we had no choice but to turn it off.

I could say that one was defective, but how about two?  Personally, I think someone wants to speak to us…

The Conjuring: Movie Review

The Warrens investigate a house infested with an evil presence in “The Conjuring”.

This movie was so scary!  That doll really disturbed me, because of my brother’s spirit dolls.  The demon was also pretty creepy.

The only thing I didn’t like about the film was the slow build-up after the opening sequence.  The first time I watched it I wondered whether the reviews may have exaggerated the fright factor.  Fortunately, this true story was worth the wait.

Sis left the light on at night for several days afterward.  As for me, I hope that this never happens to us. 

Terrible Cookies

Two years ago, Sis and I decided to make Halloween cookies.  We bought some cookie cutters, and followed the recipe on the back of the packaging.  Well, that didn’t work out.

Rolling out the dough was a nightmare.  I don’t know why, because the recipe said that we shouldn’t refrigerate it.  In the end, Dad finished the job.  When he asked me why I wanted to prepare the dessert, I told him that this was supposed to be fun.  He gave me a dark look, and said that he would buy the cookies next time.

These cookies may look good, but they really were tasteless!

Tales for the Midnight Hour: Book Review

Read these seventeen horror stories if you dare in “Tales for the Midnight Hour” by J. B. Stamper. 

I bought this young adult book a long time ago at the mall.  All the tales pack a punch.  My favorites are:

• “The Furry Collar” – Two girls hear weird noises during a sleepover.
• “The Ten Claws” – A monster terrorizes a village.
• “The Jigsaw Puzzle” – A girl spends an evening putting together a strange puzzle.
• “The Egyptian Coffin” – A destructive man guards Egyptian artifacts.
• “The Train Through Transylvania” – A family travels through vampire country.
• “The Tunnel Of Terror” – A girl takes an amusement ride to fear.

I checked out Amazon, and found 3 sequels.  I can’t wait to read them!

The Calendar

When I was younger, I didn’t think much about poltergeists.  Then the calendar turned on me…

One minute, I stood in our kitchen, minding my own business.  Suddenly, the calendar tore itself off the refrigerator.  It flew down and to my left like a skier on a slope.  After that, it stopped.  For a moment, it hovered above the kitchen floor.  Then it dropped.

It landed almost two feet from the fridge, and more than a foot from me.  I stared at it, and thought “What?!”

I guess someone doesn’t like me. 

Not the original refrigerator or calendar, but only where they used to be.

A Halloween Hello

Hello!  For this spellbinding Halloween season, I’ve unearthed some more spooky stuff.

Once again, I’ll be reviewing a few movies.  These selected films include:

• “The Conjuring”
• “The Spell”

Reading books is also on the list of activities.  One of the chosen is “Halloween Hijinks”.

Plus, I’ll reminiscence about the past and share scary true stories.

Before you know it, it’ll be Halloween!