Fans of a Series of Unfortunate Events, the children's book series by Merritt's buddy, Lemony Snicket, might already know the song.

NPR: Lemony Snicket's 'Tragic Treasury'

If your teenager likes scary books, avoid Harry Potter and Lemony Snicket and try instead the absolutely terrifying I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier.

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