There's a Giant Trapdoor Spider Under Your Bed

The stories feel both unsettling and playful, which isn't easy to pull off. I'm curious what inspired this quirky mix of tones.

The stories balance humor and horror in a way that made me laugh and shiver at the same time. Was that intentional or just how the stories evolved?

It's such a bizarre and vivid image — I wonder if it came from a childhood fear or a completely different place in the author's mind.