This spooky season, we’re digging up new things for you to be afraid of.

KUOW's Katie Campbell talked to our colleague and fellow horror nerd Felipe Barajas and author Mathilda Zeller to get recommendations to kick off the season.

Mentioned in this episode:

• There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm
• King Sorrow by Joe Hill
• A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
• It Looks Like You in the Dark by Mathilda Zeller

Honorable mention:

• Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

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