Bats Do Not Make Good Pets – They’re adorable, but should be admired from afar.

A Study in Scarlet Women – The first in what appears to be a planned series of “feminist Sherlock Holmes” novels.

Ranking Pumpkin Beers – Draft Magazine tasted, reviewed and ranked 86 different pumpkin beers. That’s…that’s a lot of pumpkin beer.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House – Review of a new thriller involving a young caregiver in a possibly-haunted house. The character of her elderly employer is based on novelist Shirley Jackson. (via Beans)

A Book by its Cover – Interesting look at the practice of binding books in human skin.

The Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Buying a Real Haunted House – An (apparently) serious guide to buying a “real” haunted house.

5 Real-Life Creatures That Could Inspire Science Fiction – An affectionate look at some of the weird creatures who…walk among us (dun dun dun!).

Nightmare Fuel – Roundup of “21 horrifying moments from children’s entertainment.”

Twins in a Bathroom – This is a great, harmless prank if you have a twin lying around handy.

Dark AF Makeup Products to Match Your Soul – Roundup of some attractive colors. (via Burning Prairie)