Back at the end of October I was in Japan for work. One morning I was reading one of the English language newspapers over breakfast when I came across a story written by Neil Gaiman for Halloween. I’ve enjoyed a number of his novels and Sandman is one of my fave graphic novels, so I ripped it out of the paper, intending to read it on the flight home.

Of course, I never did, and while sorting out my expense claims today I came across the article tucked in amongst various receipts. I read it tonight and loved it. It’s an odd mixture of seemingly non-fiction memories of childhood Halloween nights, mixed in with mini-fictions. The story of the suicidal blogger gave me a chill, and it’s only a few paragraphs long.
I’ve searched around tonight and I think this link should work without requiring you to login. It’ll only take you a few minutes to read, but I recommend it.