Something Wicked This Way Comes...

Here's an oldie to get you in the spirit of things. No spoilers if you haven't read the story...

Overheard in my classroom today...

Me: *reads the classic creepy story "The Monkey's Paw" in order to teach mood*

Student:  So wait, the son was dead?  How did he die?

Me: *bangs head against the wall*