TOP 10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAVING YOUR LIFE ON HALLOWEEN (or any other time, come to that!) 1. When it appears that you have killed the monster, NEVER check to see if it's really dead. 2. Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke. 3. Do not search the basement, especially if the power has gone out. 4. If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language that they should not know, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run. However, it will probably take several rounds to kill them, so be prepared. 5. If you're searching for something that caused a loud noise and you find out that it's just the cat, GET THE HECK OUT anyway! 6. If appliances start operating by themselves, do not check for short circuits; just get out! 7. If you find a town that looks deserted, there's probably a good reason for it. Don't stop and look around. 8. If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you. 9. If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior, such as hissing, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, kill them immediately. 10. If your car runs out of gas at night on a lonely road, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help. If you think that it is strange because you thought you had half a tank, shoot yourself instead. You are going to die anyway, and most likely be eaten. - o -