Here is a collection both kids and grownups will be thrilled to share—13 original stories, all written by bestselling authors of adult fiction in collaboration with their children or grandchildren. Each wicked work is ghoulishly illustrated by Gahan Wilson, a master of the merry macabre whose work has been praised as "diabolically fine" (New York Times). Contents: What makes a story spooky? / introd. by Gahan Wilson—The maze / Ramsey, Matt & Tammy Campbell—Closet monsters / Matthew J. & Nora Clair Costello—Abduction / Rick, Jesse, & Matt Hautala—Witch house / John Jakes & Jonathan Jakes-Schauer—The companion / Joe R., Keith & Kasey Jo Lansdale—The merry music of madness / Elizebeth & Brian Massie—Zeus : howling at the moon / Anne McCaffrey & Georgeanne Kennedy—Death & dagger / Jill M. & Terry A. Morgan—Wuffs / Maxine O'Callaghan & Brandon Appearson—In transit / Peter & Benjamin Straub—House full of hearts / Melanie & Joseph R. Tem—Itsy bitsy spider / F. Paul & Meggan Wilson—Daffodils / Jane Yolen & Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple.