SWANSEA — Robert Johnstone and his neighbor, Brian Avellar, say they've always had a penchant for spooky season. The past couple of Octobers their yards transformed into gnarly graveyards and terrifying clown covens.

Many houses sport stunning Halloween decorations, but the Johnstone’s and Avellar’s have taken it a step further, and for the second time, they’re inviting the public to take part in the thrill of walking through their homemade haunted “house” for free. 

Johnstone said his daughter, Trisha Bardsley, and her husband, Kyle Bardsley, thought of the idea a couple of years ago. “This year we went a little bit bigger and beat last year's display,” Johnstone said.