Half-Minute Horrors illustration

Illustration by Jon Klassen for the Half-Minute Horrors anthology:

How scared can you get in only 30 seconds? Dare to find out with Half-Minute Horrors, a collection of deliciously terrifying short short tales and creepy illustrations by an exceptional selection of writers and illustrators, including bestselling talents Lemony Snicket, James Patterson, Neil Gaiman, R.L.Stine, Faye Kellerman, Holly Black, Melissa Marr, Margaret Atwood, Jon Scieszka, Brett Helquist, and many more. With royalties benefiting First Book, a not-for-profit organization that brings books to children in need, this is an anthology worth devouring. So grab a flashlight, set the timer, and get ready for instant chills!

$10 at Amazon.

And check out another creepy house in the forest by Jon - - White is for Witching.

*Previously: House of Mystery desktop wallpaper.

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The Envious Lemon (link roundup)

Envious Lemon by Jon Klassen.

And a few more links:

1. Some evidence that new rain forest is growing at a pace offsetting logging. Best line in the article: "The idea has stirred outrage among environmentalists who believe that vigorous efforts to protect native rain forest should remain a top priority." Via.

2. Rolling Stone interviewed Steve Jobs in 2003. He was exactly right on how things would play out. Via.

3. Interesting evidence that JP Morgan knew Madoff was crooked and might have caused his downfall. Via.

4. South Carolina anti-gambling statute seems to apply to Dungeons and Dragons and board games (games played with dice).

*Previously: Lemon shark photo.

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