Chapter 25: Ice Skating Plans

“We were all here and I think that’s why no ghost has been free to get in touch,” Marielle responded to Francie’s question.

“Aren’t you afraid? It’s nighttime now and you’re up in a creepy place alone,” Francie asked in a concerned tone of voice.

Marielle noticed that her reflection in the long mirror on the opposite wall was growing dim. There were long shadows in the room now. Maybe Francie was right, even though she was not at all afraid.

“I will put the light on now,” Marielle announced as she began to walk towards the light switch.

Before she could flick it on, she suddenly heard a crushing sound behind her. She jumped and then slowly turned around to look and see what she had brushed against.

One of the dolls lay on the floor.

“Oh gosh, again?" she asked herself. “It seems as if things just wanna fall over in here,” she continued as she reached out to switch on the light.

“What’s falling over?” Francie asked.