Monthly Archives: October 2013

Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #4: Creepy-Ass Dolls

A child’s doll is one of the oldest toys still in production. Records of dolls date back to the civilizations of Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, and artisans have used all manner of materials to create these tiny humans, from … Continue reading

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Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #3: Child’s Play

It’s hard to think of creepy dolls and not have slasher film icon Chucky spring immediately to mind. Introduced in 1988’s Child’s Play, Chucky began life as a just another Good Guys doll until serial killer—and voodoo practitioner—Charles Lee Ray, … Continue reading

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Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #2: The Island of Dolls

Ready for some real life nightmare fuel? The island of Xochimilco in Mexico is a massive testament to the notion that truth is stranger, and scarier, than fiction. Once up a time, three little girls were playing on the island … Continue reading

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Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween #1: Thomas Edison’s Dolls

Thomas Edison is known for many things: inventing the phonograph, championing direct current, perfecting the incandescent light bulb, slandering George Westinghouse, killing an elephant as a spectacle (warning: video link). But did you know he also invented some really creepy … Continue reading

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Announcing Halloweek 2013 – Doll-O-Ween!

Last year, I ran a full (work-)week of updates here at LittleFears.com and the response was great. So I’ve decided to run another one starting next Monday, October 28th. Tune in then for the first of five updates, each dealing … Continue reading

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Clubhouse News: “The Tithe”

Hey folks, I’m starting a new segment here on LittleFears.com to highlight material created by fans of the game. To kick it off, I want to spotlight Giant in the Playground forum user RobD’s original episode “The Tithe.” The episode … Continue reading

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Inspiring Fear: Spooksville

Another Middle Grade horror series makes its way onto TV screens! The adaptation of Christopher Pike’s ’90s horror series Spooksville is set to premiere Saturday, October 26th on the Hub. Here’s the description from Hubworld: Based on the book series … Continue reading

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Inspiring Fear: The Haunting Hour Season 4!

Attention Little Fears fans (and anyone who likes good television): The new season of RL Stine’s THE HAUNTING HOUR starts this Saturday, October 12th! I was initially drawn to the show because of its subject matter and its anthology format … Continue reading

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Book 3 Art Update

Book 3 is chugging along! As you may have noticed, I just put out a call for illustrators but I also wanted to show you some of what the current cast of illustrators is handing in. First off, we have … Continue reading

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Book 3 Illustrator Call

Hello! Are you an illustrator who: 1. Draws in a realistic style? 2. Can draw children that don’t just look like tiny adults? 3. Loves monsters? 4. Would like to get paid for those things? Then I’m looking for you! … Continue reading

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