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Halloween is upon us, and alas, the real world outside is scarier than the worlds of our imaginations. We hate this. Especially since we can't look forward to being trick-or-treated this year. So we're offering you a consolation prize: a lovely Halloween issue full of scary stories, seasonal quizzes, and loads of surprises. It won't make up for the usual crowd of adorable two-foot-high goblins, but at least you'll have some fireside entertainment.

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Co-founded by the h2g2 community, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Foundation is an independent charity honouring Douglas Adams' memory by supporting people around the world trying to improve their communication skills, especially basic literacy skills.

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