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A horrifically wonderful story for Halloween.

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Thanks, Dascha. I made my own nightmare, and didn't sleep well last night.

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Great story, Bill! Happy Halloween 🎃

Any resources I can go to in order to find out how the holiday is celebrated in Japan? Or, equivalent holiday?

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Thanks, Brian. I'm happy you enjoyed this tale of terror.

Halloween is popular in Japan, but it's celebrated differently than in America. Here, it's more about buying candy for yourself and family: There's no trick or treating. Few houses have Halloween decorations.

Kids do have daytime parties and young adults gather in costumes outdoors at night.

Bakeries make Halloween-themed desserts and pastries, which are both fun and delicious.

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That sounds really fun. I've been admiring all the desserts you're posting on Twitter. Yum!

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Fun story just in time for Halloween!

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Thanks, Scott. I'm glad you enjoyed The Inkblot. Halloween is fun, even when it's scary.

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Very creepy!

If Mila were to die, then maybe it would kill the demon too (since stabbing doesn’t work). Or maybe the demon would just move on to a new host.

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Creepy was my Halloween mission. I'm glad you thought so.

Stand by for part 2 now that the demons have been let loose.

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Rather gruesome, but worth reading. Nice idea for reproducing new monsters via ink blots!

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Thanks, Tony. I'm glad you enjoyed (though that's not exactly the right word when it comes to horror fiction) The Inkblot.

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A perfect Halloween story! 🎃

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Thank you, Justin.

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Thank you, Justin. Halloween happens to be my favorite holiday, too.

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Oooh that was cool.

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Thank you, Kathy. I'm glad you liked this spooky story.

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Stupendous! I loved it. I was cackling when Mila said, “That’s not the choice I would have made." Great work.

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Thanks, Jason. I had fun writing The Inkblot. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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I see a potential screen play, Bill. Add to your ever-growing To Do list, 😂

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Thanks, Jenise. I had fun with The Inkblot. I'm glad you liked it, too.

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Wow! So timely! Happy Halloween, Bill!!

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Happy Halloween, Christina! May your night be spooky and fun.

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