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“The life outside the Dressrious Salon may be boring, but not for Lady Bella. Since she back, her schedule was packed full: hanging out with friends, partying with classmates, meeting with business partners, having dinners with investors, coffee chatting with influencers, a good number of charity galas arranged by the Duke or the Duchess. And…

The night was getting cold and windy. Trevor and Spion stood in the yard until the faint figures of Richard and Ivan were completely gone. “Are you all right?” Spion asked Trevor. “About the Gods testing you.” “I’m fine. That’s not what I should worry about. The Gods haven’t interfered with humankind for a long…

Richard stepped forward to the gate, raising his right hand. He was growing brighter, and the dust rounding him suddenly began whirling. “Ghost in the forest, by the names of the Gods, I summon thee,” he chanted solemnly. “Is that magic?” Trevor whispered. “Nope, just want to heighten the dramatic effect,” Richard grinned, his translucent…

“You know who murdered you?” Trevor and Spion blurted out in unison. “Yes, but he left that day. I don’t know what happened to him. After I died, this place had fewer and fewer guests. Wieven told me I shouldn’t show up to every guest,” Richard said, then his lips curling into a perfectly naughty…

Trevor couldn’t believe what he saw. He checked the EMF meter; it now displayed “Ghost Approaching, Safe Level,” then he stared at the ghost boy by the door. The boy glowed with a soft blue light, had an innocent face, and wore an old-fashioned tweed suit. “Who are you?” Trevor finally asked. “Richard,” the boy…

The party hall was noticeably emptier; only several groups sat at tables and booths, waiting for the prize-giving at midnight. Three men in black suits sat at a long table in front of the stage, counting candies handed over by the teams. They all wore a large ‘M’ logo on their left chest, signifying they…

“Nooo, thou shall not pass by cheating,” the creature repeated, approaching them. The shuffling sound of its feet against the floor made a sickening, squeaky sound. “Dazzling eyes!” Report Man reacted first, waving his phone’s flashlight directly at the creature’s glowing red orbs. The others followed suit, bathing the figure in harsh white light. “Please…

The entrance was crowded. Teams waited in line for staff to distribute maps and candies. After a long wait, Lady News finally secured their map and a black plastic bag containing ten candies. “The Reading Room and Boutique have long lines; I bet the Barber Shop and Cafeteria are the same. Let’s head to the…

Trevor felt depressed, wondering why she left in such a hurry without even leaving a single shoe for him. His hands still held her scent, though: Aquatic. She likely favored an aquatic perfume. He plodded toward the bar, still consumed by thoughts of her. Report Man sat at the counter, chatting casually with Bob, a…