The Mystery Machine had just entered a quiet little town in Pennsylvania. It was a dark, cloudy afternoon, but that didn't spoil the gang's plans.
"This is gonna be great!" Fred said.
"No! This is gonna be a nightmare!" Shaggy said.
"Reah!" said Scooby Doo.
Daphne looked at the teen and his dog. "Relax, you guys. We're just going to a monster convention."
"That's exactly why we're worried! Can't we just go somewhere that doesn't have anything monster, ghost, ghoul, or anything creepy involved?!"
"Shaggy, there's no such thing as monsters." Velma said. "It's going to be a fake monster convention that showcases costumes and special effects. This will help us learn the tricks and trades of the villains we capture in the future!"
Shaggy gulped. "Then please tell me it's not at the spooky looking house over there!" He pointed to a house that was a stark contrast from all the other houses.
It looked like a gothic house right out of a ghost story. The clouds in the sky became darker, a flash of lightening flashed right by the house for spooky effect.
Scooby covered his eyes and whimpered.
"Don't worry, Scoob. The convention is at the Pennsylvania Inn, we'll be spending the night there." Fred said. The gang pulled into the parking lot.
"Zoinks!" Shaggy saw a group of people dressed up as scary monsters. "Um, tell you what, why don't you guys go ahead and we'll find a different hotel to stay at?"
"Come on, Shaggy. It'll be fine. We don't have to worry about any mysteries or any danger. We promise." said Daphne.
"There could be some yummy concession stands in there!" Fred added.
"Well, when you put it that way, what are we waiting for?!" Shaggy and Scooby got out of the van and went into the convention hall.
When they got in, Shaggy and Scooby felt their knees wobble with fright.
There were costumed monsters everywhere! Snarling werewolves, scuzzy vampires, big and burly boogeymen, and spooky skeletons all over the place!
"Uh, on second through..." Shaggy and Scooby slowly backed away. "We'll just find a Pennsylvania pizza parlor instead. We'll factcheck you guys later!"
"Reah! Much later!" Scooby said. He and his best friend took off running.
Velma sighed. "I swear, those two are unbelievable. They should know that fake monsters are nothing to be afraid of."
"Don't worry about them, Velma. It's their loss." said Fred. "Let's go! They've got a Mad Scientist special effects lab!"
Little did they know that they were behind Watch from the shadows...
Shaggy and Scooby were heading back to the Mystery Machine when they heard a young girl's voice.
"Wolfie! Come back!"
A little puppy came rushing up to Scooby Doo. He barked in a friendly way. Scooby smiled and barked his hello too.
"Like, where'd you come from, little guy?" Shaggy said, petting the dog's furry head.
"Sorry about that!" A little girl with bat-shaped pigtails came running up and scooped up the sweet dog. "Wolfie saw your dog and just wanted to say hi!"
A teenage girl with long brown hair came up to the girl. "I told you we should have got a tougher leash on Wolfie, Vee! Thanks to him, we got kicked out of the monster convention."
"I know. Sorry, Miranda." said Vee.
"Let's get back to the Scare B&B and get some food. I'm starving!"
Shaggy licked his lips. "Did you say food? Mind if we tag along?"
"Reah! Room for two more?" asked Scooby.
Vee and Miranda yelped.
"D-Did that dog just talk?!" Miranda said.
Scooby nodded. "Yep."
"Whoa! A talking dog!" Vee petted Scooby on the head. Scooby giggled and licked her blue cheek.
"Too cool! Never seen a talking dog!" Miranda said. "Who are you guys?"
"I'm Shaggy and this is Scooby Doo." Shaggy introduced. "And you are?"
"I'm Vampirina Hauntley and this is my babysitter Miranda."
"Sup." Miranda waved.
"So, do you think we can have a meal with you guys? We didn't get a bite at the convention and need some eats."
"Sure! My folks run a bed and breakfast at my house! You can eat there!" Vee said.
"It's not too far away." Miranda said. She took out her phone. "I'll call the Hauntleys and tell them you're coming."
As Shaggy and Scooby walked with their new friends, Shaggy took in Vampirina's clothes. "I like your costume, Vee!"
"Huh? Costume?" Vee blinked. "Oh, yeah! Thanks! I like my costume too!" She smiled, but it fell instantly.
"Yeah, I've never seen bat wings for pigtails!" Shaggy added. "We run into people dressed up like scary vampires all the time! But you're the only cute pretend vampire we've seen!"
"Right, pretend..." Vee nervously smiled with her "pretend" fangs. "Anyway, here we are!"
Shaggy and Scooby gasped and hugged each other with fright. It was the same spooky house they saw earlier!
"T-T-This is a bed and breakfast?!" Shaggy stammered. "It looks more like a haunted house!"
"It's not haunted!" Vee insisted. "It's just...uh-"
"The house is old, not haunted." said Miranda. "It just needs some remodeling, that's all. But the Scare B&B is the best motel in town! And has great food!"
"Well, that's quite a review!" a hungry Shaggy and Scooby weren't scared anymore. "Let's go in!"
The door opened all by itself with a long, loud creak. The boys chuckled nervously as they walked inside. "Um, I take it this door needs remodeling too?"
"Uh, yeah! The latch is broken." Miranda said.
"And we've been meaning to oil that hinge." Vampirina added. "Mama! Papa! We have some guests here for lunch!"
A man and woman quickly came into the foyer. Very quickly, startling Shaggy and Scooby.
"Welcome to the Scare B&B!" said the man. "I'm Boris Hauntley and this is my wife Oxana."
"Pleased to meet you, young man." Oxana greeted warmly. "And your dog."
"Dog?" Scooby looked around. "Where?"
"AAAAH!" Oxana yelped, startled.
Boris gasped. "It talks?!"
"Yeah! This is Scooby Doo! Isn't he cool, Mama?" Vee said, hugging Scooby.
"Aw! Ranks!" Scooby licked Vee in gratitude.
"So, like, where's the kitchen, Oxana?" Shaggy rubbed his empty stomach. "We're starved!"
"Right this way, gentlemen!" Oxana showed the boys the kitchen. It was rather spooky looking, but the boys were too hungry to care.
"Our hotel chef just finished making roasted raven and spooked potatoes!" Boris said.
"Raven and spooked what?!" Shaggy and Scooby exclaimed.
"No! Roasted...chicken and mashed potatoes! Not roasted raven!" Boris laughed. "Just a little Transylvanian humor! Hahahaha!"
"Have a seat!" Oxana showed the boys their seats and brought them plates of what appeared to be roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.
Shaggy sniffed the cooked bird. "Let's see if it tastes as good as it smells!" He pulled off a leg and took a small bite. "ZOINKS! This chicken is outta sight!"
"Reah!" Scooby said after he took a taste.
"Splendid! I hope you boys-"
Shaggy and Scooby stuffed their faces and faster than anyone could blink, their dishes were completely bare.
Scooby belched as Shaggy picked his teeth. "Mind if we have seconds? Your chef really knows how to cook a bird!"
Miranda and the Hauntleys just stared at them.
"You...boys must have been starving!" said Boris.
"Yeah, they slammed that roasted raven and spooked potatoes in less than an instant." Miranda whispered to Vee.
"Of...course, gentlemen! Why don't you wait in the living room while we prepare another helping?" Oxana brought Shaggy and Scooby over to the living room. "Vee, Miranda, why don't you help our guests feel more at home?"
"Okay, Mama!"
"You got it, Mrs. H!"
"So, why can't we be in the kitchen?" asked Shaggy.
"Well, our chef...needs his space when he cooks." Miranda said. "So, we can chill out here and relax while he gets cooking!"
"Like, is there a bathroom though?" asked Shaggy. "Nature's calling."
"Sure, I'll show you where it is." Vee walked with Shaggy upstairs.
Scooby sniffed around the surroundings. It sure looked spooky, guess this house needed a lot more remodeling on the inside too.
Scooby's nose led him to a strange gargoyle statue sitting on a pedestal. He looked at the stone face of the statue and chuckled. Trying to be funny, he licked the statue.
"Hey! No slobbering, Dog breath!" said the statue.
"RIKES!" Scooby screamed. "Talking statue!"
"WHOA! A talking dog?!" gasped the gargoyle.
Scooby screamed as he ran out of the living room.
"G-G-G-GHOST!" Shaggy wailed as he ran down the stairs.
Vee and Demi the ghost tried to catch Shaggy. "WAIT! I didn't know you were going to use the bathroom! Come back!" Demi called out.
BAM!
Shaggy and Scooby bumped into each other. But quickly regained their composure and ran into the kitchen.
But when they ran in, they saw a living skeleton in a chef hat and apron cooking.
A pause.
"Ah...Bonjour..." The skeleton waved shyly.
"S-S-Skeleton!" said the terrified friends.
Overwhelmed, they fainted.
