Books to Inspire Your Inner Creep: Halloween in July!

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If your soul is dark and Spooky is a lifestyle, join me in some haunted tales...

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When the weather gets hotter here in western MA, I long for the crispy leaves and cold breeze that come with my favorite season.

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Don't forget to check out Leila, the Perfect Witch & learn more about Flavia by tapping her book cover above!

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