356. Can You Solve This Easy Halloween Riddle

RIDDLE 356:

I can be a writer and even a town. When I’m a house, I’m usually run down. I’m a popular story, some love, and some hate, and when at my best, I make you shake. What am I?

Look for subtle clues in the title, background photo, and tags (tags are below).

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