While out and about today and tonight, take the precaution of going about in disguise to avoid being recognised and spirited away by ghosties, gouls or faery folk. Also, carry a book.

It seems (if these pictures are to be believed) that witches, pixies and the walking dead can be distracted by a good read…

…just like the rest of us!

Happy Hallowe’en.

Oíche Shamhna maith agaibh.

Assorted monsters, goblins and nasties by Michael, click an image for a closer look. (Illustrations from You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You, Scary Stories by the wonderful Mary Ann Hoberman)