AP Spotlight SPOOKY SEASON STORIES Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard By DONNA EDWARDS Associated Press Oct 30, 2024 Oct 30, 2024 Updated May 5, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns that end with a bang. 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