Rats - Labor Day, 2026
from Happy Horrordays Hosted by Matthew Wood
Leave it to M.R. James to title a story "Rats," and then immediately say it's not about rats at all. Sometimes, the thing under the blanket is much nastier than mere vermin! Labor Day is a challenging holiday to pair with tales of horror and spirits. It's a relatively young holiday, established locally in NYC in 1882, and as such it doesn't have any august or risible traditions for me to exploit. Still, I think this story has just enough about class in it to fit the bill while still keeping things interesting. No more holidays in September, I think, though if I change my mind, you'll see an episode drop into your feed. If you subscribe, you won't miss any. October, though! It's time for me to get busy reading! I don't have my seasonal tales picked out yet, or even my release schedule, but you can expect at least 4. The final seasonal tale will be released on Día de los Muertos, not Halloween. All Hallows. It's the most wonderful time of the year. #horror #laborday #mrjames #ghosts
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