Once upon a time on a chilly Halloween evening, Ben and Abby found themselves wandering down the cobwebs-filled corridor of the old town’s spookiest mansion. The echoes of creepy laughter resonated from the dark corners, their hearts pounded like racing drums.
They had heard tales of an ancient ghost residing in the mansion from the old tavern owner, Mr. Wilkins. “Beware, it loves tricks more than treats”, he had warned, his eyes twinkling mischievously.
With trembling hands, they pushed open a heavy wooden door. Inside was an old dining room, lavishly set as if waiting for guests. Suddenly, the candles flickered alive, bathing the room with a ghostly glow. They sensed they were not alone.
In the wavering light, an eerie image materialized at the head of the table. An ancient specter, dressed in tattered rags, its hollow eyes peering at them. Ben and Abby froze, their breath hitched.
But then, the apparition opened its ghostly mouth and to their absolute surprise, it asked, “Are you ready to play… Scrabble?” Ben and Abby blinked, as a ghostly board game appeared before the spirit. “I’ve been dying to meet worthy opponents,” it added with a cackle.
And that’s how the spookiest mansion in town became the coolest place to play Scrabble with a legendary ghostly champ, who loved Halloween charades more than scaring innocent souls!