Dani October

This week on Working the Fright Shift, we’re joined by Salem and Sleepy Hollow historian Dani October, our featured Fear Architect whose deep dives into witch trials, folklore, and haunted heritage have cast a spell over scholars and scare fans alike. With a passion for truth wrapped in mystery, Dani unearths the real stories behind the legends—revealing how history itself can be the most chilling narrative of all. In our Horror Blueprint segment, we explore the elements of horror shape the way we experience fear. Then, in Echoes of the Past, I trace how haunts of yesterday helped my own creative journey. Light your lantern and step carefully…