Halloween is a holiday filled with scares, frights and trips to haunted attractions with friends. For many people, Halloween is the perfect time to visit a haunted house and get your adrenaline running. But if you’re like me –– Halloween usually is not so fun.

Let’s get this out of the way quickly: I love all things autumn. Don’t whine to me about how pumpkin spice lattes aren’t made with real pumpkin, or how apple pie is an overrated dessert or how it’s...