It's the roughest week of the year for coulrophobics -- that is, those who are morbidly afraid of clowns. How is it that something can go from a beloved childhood birthday-party staple to something with enough horror for a Stephen King novel? But then there are those who never feel more alive than when they're scared to death. In that case, this is the gallery for you. All photos by Steve Truesdell.
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