Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on November 10, 1946)

Happy Birthday to the master of chills and thrills, Jack Ketchum! Your stories have haunted our dreams—and we mean that in the best possible way. From "The Girl Next Door" to "Red," you've shown us that horror isn't just about monsters under the bed; sometimes it's right next door.

Congratulations on your well-deserved Bram Stoker Award and World Horror Convention Grand Master honors—proof you're not only terrifyingly talented but also timelessly terrific. May your birthday be filled with laughter, cake, and absolutely no creepy neighbors lurking around corners (unless they're bringing gifts). Here's to another year of spine-tingling success!