trope: Gimme a blindfold and some stupidity

“I didn’t see anything” or “I’m sorry, I don’t remember anything about the accident”, because either would lead us to the bad guy, and we’ve still got twelve chapters to go.

Recap #286: Even More Short & Shivery by Robert D. San Souci – Part 5

Posted on 7 May 202128 April 2021 by Jude Deluca

Title: Even More Short & Shivery Author/Editor/Reteller: Robert D. San Souci Illustrator: Jacqueline Roberts Tagline: Thirty Spine-Tingling Tales Summary: Thirty

Recap #273: Even More Short & Shivery by Robert D. San Souci – Part Two

Posted on 14 August 20209 August 2020 by Jude Deluca

Title: Even More Short & Shivery Author/Editor/Reteller: Robert D. San Souci Illustrator: Jacqueline Roberts Tagline: Thirty Spine-Tingling Tales Summary: Thirty

Say Cheese And Die Cover Artwork by Tim Jacobus

Recap #266: Goosebumps #4: Say Cheese And Die! by R.L. Stine

Posted on 29 May 202029 May 2020 by Jude Deluca

Title: Goosebumps #4 – Say Cheese And Die!, a.k.a. “Greg Banks Won’t Eat His Cereal” Author: R.L. Stine Cover Artist:

Recap #265: Even More Short & Shivery by Robert D. San Soucci – Part One

Posted on 22 May 202020 May 2020 by Jude Deluca

Title: Even More Short & Shivery Author/Editor/Reteller: Robert D. San Souci Illustrator: Jacqueline Roberts Tagline: Thirty Spine-Tingling Tales Summary: Thirty

Welcome to Dead House Cover by Tim Jacobus

Recap #262: Goosebumps #1: Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine

Posted on 8 May 20206 May 2020 by Jude Deluca

Title: Goosebumps #1 – “Welcome to Dead House” a.k.a. “They’re Coming To Get You, Amanda!” Author: R.L. Stine Cover Artist:

Recap #260: Nightmare Hall #15: Truth or Die by Diane Hoh/Nola Thacker

Posted on 15 April 202013 April 2020 by JC

Title: Nightmare Hall #15 Truth or Die Author: Diane Hoh (Nola Thacker) Summary: It begins as a game. When

cover of Nightmare Hall Book of Horrors by Diane Hoh

Recap #258: Nightmare Hall #16: Book of Horrors by Diane Hoh

Posted on 13 March 202013 March 2020 by Wing

Wing recaps Nightmare Hall 16: Book of Horrors by Diane Hoh. Gaslighting for everyone! Crazy = Dangerous! Birds are Friends (Not Saviours).

Constellations That Sing Of Death Cover by Yoko Matsumoto

Recap #255: The Castle by Yoko Matsumoto

Posted on 5 February 20204 February 2020 by Jude Deluca

Title: The Castle, or The Mansion of Time Creator: Yoko Matsumoto Scanner/Translator: Luchs Editor: Tama-Neko Summary: A young girl has

Be Afraid Be Very Afraid Cover by Tim Jacobus

Recap #253: Goosebumps Series 2000 #20: Be Afraid – Be Very Afraid! by R.L. Stine

Posted on 15 January 202013 January 2020 by Jude Deluca

Jude recaps Goosebumps Series 2000 20: Be Afraid – Be Very Afraid! by R.L. Stine. Needs more #werewolves, but the twisty storytelling is surprisingly great.

Night of the Werewolf Cover by Bill Schmidt

Recap #252: Choose Your Own Nightmare #1: Night of the Werewolf by Edward Packard

Posted on 10 January 20206 January 2020 by Jude Deluca

Title: Choose Your Own Nightmare #1 – Night of the Werewolf, a.k.a. “The Wacky Witchy Werewolf War” Author: Edward Packard

Recap #251: Spinetinglers #16: We Wish You A Scary Christmas by M.T. Coffin

Posted on 30 December 201929 December 2019 by Jude Deluca

Title: Spinetinglers #16 – We Wish You A Scary Christmas, a.k.a. “I’ve Got Santa In My Basement” Author: M.T. Coffin,

Recap #250: Nocturnal Letters by Ms-Bowser

Posted on 29 December 201928 December 2019 by Jude Deluca

Title: Nocturnal Letters, a.k.a. “Night of the Nasty Notes” Developer/Author: Ms-Bowser Summary: A scary/creepy point-and-click adventure game. Very plot-driven. You

Goosebumps: Chicken Chicken Cover by Tim Jacobus

Recap #249: Goosebumps #53: Chicken Chicken by R.L. Stine

Posted on 12 December 20199 December 2019 by Jude Deluca

Title: Goosebumps #53 – Chicken Chicken, a.k.a. “The Clucking” Author: R.L. Stine Cover Artist: Tim Jacobus Tagline: It’s a finger

Christmas Terror Tales Cover by J.T. Molloy

Recap #248: Christmas Terror Tales by Kevin Folliard and J.T. Molloy

Posted on 10 December 20199 December 2019 by Jude Deluca

Title: Christmas Terror Tales Author: Kevin Folliard Artist: J.T. Molloy Tagline: Stories To Enjoy From October Through December Summary: You’d

Tales for the Midnight Hour Original Cover

Recap #247: Tales For The Midnight Hour by J.B. Stamper Part Two

Posted on 26 November 201920 November 2019 by Jude Deluca

Jude recaps Tales For The Midnight Hour by J.B. Stamper Part Two and somehow spends most of the time bored. Way to fail, Stamper.

Cover for Nightmare Hall 14 - The Initiation by Diane Hoh

Recap #246: Nightmare Hall 14: The Initiation by Diane Hoh

Posted on 21 November 201920 November 2019 by Wing

Wing recaps Nightmare Hall 14: The Initiation by Diane Hoh and wants to punch the protagonist in the mouth. A lot. BECAUSE SHE WON’T STOP LYING TO PEOPLE WTF.