Tales to Frighten and Delight Author:Pleasant DeSpain Scary stories have always been popular, especially with children. And now wonder - hearing such stories heightens the imagination and keeps us alert. The fantasy brings adventure to our routine daily lives. And above all, hearing a scary story allows us to face our fears and emerge unharmed. In the nine stories here, skeletons dance, cats ta... more »lk, and greedy trolls are tricked by a simple innkeeper. The stories come from many traditions.« less