October 31st, Mr. Whiskers, the neighborhood tabby, was missing. The children of Maple street were very fond of him and were desperate for his safe return. So, they decided to celebrate Halloween that year at the creepy, deserted mansion where they believed Mr. Whiskers was trapped. Little did they know, their night was about to get ‘spooktacular’!
Armed with bags full of candy and a lantern, they approached the creaking gates. They entered the mansion, their wide eyes sparkling with fear, excitement and mischief. Suddenly, cold laughs echoed through the corridors and they felt something brush past their legs.
Much to their surprise, it was not Mr. Whiskers but a ghost, transparent and shimmering! He was swirling around the grand chandelier, laughing and dancing absurdly. The ghost noticed the frightened yet determined kids and stopped. The kids prepared for what was to come, holding onto each other tightly.
To their surprise, the ghost merely giggled and floated away, leaving behind a cat who looked suspiciously like Mr. Whiskers. The ghost, it seemed, was just a mischievous sprite, amusing himself at their expense.
In the end, they not only found Mr. Whiskers but got their bags filled with thrills too. That Halloween, the mansion wasn’t just the scariest, but also the merriest place on Maple street!