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The Halloween Edition · Long-Form Essay · Fear, but make it a hobby Why do we love being scared? You paid actual money to be chased by a stranger in a mask. Your brain…
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Why do we love being scared?
You paid actual money to be chased by a stranger in a mask. Your brain has notes. A flagship investigation into fear, horror and the one holiday that turns terror into a group activity.
Vol. 01 · November 2026
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