The 25 Creepiest ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Illustrations That Gave Every ’90s Kid Nightmares

5. The Red Spot

For most Scary Stories readers, “The Red Spot” is the story — and the illustration — that they remember best. It’s terrifying to think a spider could even lay eggs inside of someone’s face, but the thought of a thousand baby spiders bursting through your skin legitimately makes us itchy.