Why do so many people take delight in getting spooked? Why are Horror books and movies so popular? Here are some articles that attempt to explain why there may be some good reasons for scaring yourself with Horror fiction.
- Psychology Today: How Reading Horror Novels Unveils the Human Psyche
- BBC: ‘The paradox of horror’: How scary films can soothe your anxiety
- The Scientist: Why do we like horror movies?
- Fraser Valley Regional Library: Why Reading Horror is Comforting
- APA: Speaking of Psychology: Why do we love scary movies?
- Johns Hopkins University: Why do we enjoy horror? Science explains
October is Halloween Month. Come down to your School Library to browse our collection of Horror Fiction.
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School Library 
Spooktacular! Time for some spine-tingling reads at the library! 🎃
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