‘Morbid Curiosities’ in Council Bluffs

Classic Gothic horror tales from Edgar Allan Poe come to life during a storytelling performance by Darrin Crow. (Photo: U.S. Signal Corps/National Archives)

Calling all “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” fans: See some OG scary stories from the king of Gothic horror, Edgar Allan Poe, performed by a master Iowa storyteller, Darrin Crow, during the free “Morbid Curiosities” event at the Council Bluffs Public Library Oct. 30. Crow weaves together a biography of the 19th-century poet with some of his most famous works, including “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Just in time for Halloween.

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