My grandfather admits he originated the practice of handing out contaminated treats. Razors in apples. Pins and poisons in full-sized candy bars.

The risk of being struck by a car is four times higher on Halloween. He hoped to persuade paranoid parents into keeping their little darlings off the street.

Over the years Bob Thurber’s work has received a long list of awards and prizes. His most recent book is a collection of brief stories titled “Nothing But Trouble”. Visit BobThurber.net.