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All right, folks—buckle your seatbelts, or tighten your pumpkin heads, whichever suits your mood, as we slide into the spooky saddle for today’s Biography Flash update on none other than the Headless Horseman. Yes, he’s fictional. No, I still haven’t gotten my head back from last Halloween, but hey, at least I didn’t lose my keys. Again.

So, what’s been up with our favorite decapitated equestrian in the past few days? Let me hit you with the latest, from headlines to harrowing local lore. We’re talking events, cameos, parades, social media shenanigans—if it’s got a headless dude and a horse, I’m sniffing it out.

First, breaking news from inside the Mouse House. Disney World’s Fort Wilderness just hosted its annual, almost-secret Headless Horseman event. Guests who managed to infiltrate—most of them dressed as something only about half as terrifying as their credit card bills—got to see the Horseman do a surprise ride through the Halloween-themed Golf Cart Parade. Apparently, only the chosen few wielded a mysterious limited-edition lanyard, solid proof that you saw the legend live. I have questions about Disney’s security, but mostly I want that lanyard. Rumor is that weather, crowds, and perhaps decapitation insurance determine if the Horseman rides or not, so if you got in, congrats on beating the odds. Don’t lose your head over it[kennythepirate.com].

Meanwhile, Sleepy Hollow—the one, the only—was ground zero for theatrical Horseman appearances. The Philipsburg Manor walking tour put amateur detectives on the hunt for the truth behind Ichabod Crane’s spooky exit, complete with townsfolk characters and, yes, the Headless Horseman lurking in the shadows. If you missed it, the town also held a parade, a hayride, and enough pumpkin-themed activities to make you wish for a salad[visitsleepyhollow.com]. Social media? Blazing. Kids, adults, and one horse are trending on TikTok every time robes fly.

Meanwhile, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary out in Canada joined the party—on Halloween, their mounted unit went viral for dressing as the Horseman. Video to prove it, because why just stop crime when you can stop hearts with a little headless humor? Full marks for community spirit—minus points if their horse drops any apples[VOCM].

Across the pond, the legend rides in Harrow, where local lore has it that if you hear hooves in the dark, you’re either cursed or late for the Tube. Some residents swear by their ghostly sightings, others offer the Horseman coffee if he’ll swing by—no word on whether phantom guests tip well[harrowonline.org].

And let’s not forget the Museum of the American Revolution trying to rebrand the Horseman as a decapitated Hessian soldier, because even ghosts need a decent backstory[amrevmuseum.org].

So, if you’ve been tracking the Headless Horseman’s career trajectory lately—theme park star, small town legend, TikTok icon—you know he’s more booked than me on deadline day. And yes, he’s fictional. If you spotted him in traffic, time to lay off the Halloween candy.

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