I do apologize for not posting lately. This one is really only the first half but I'm exactly satisfied with how it is coming out. I decided to post it anyway and hope the generous assistant of those who read it will help. Thank you again.
Disclaimer: I don't own Danny Phantom.
Setting the Trap
Sam's voice came through the Fenton Phones. "Ok, Danny. I'm all set up here. What's going on at your end?"
"So far; nothing much. The tour group has arrived and the guide is busy giving her spiel but I haven't felt any ghosts yet." Danny reported. "You know there's no guarantee he's going to be here."
"Well, you said he wanted to see the haunted house, so he's bound to show up." Sam said reasonably.
"Now go get ready."
From where Danny waited in the shadows, he had to admit that Mr. Brass and Ms. Dross knew what they were doing when it came to setting up the atmosphere. Their use of lighting and hidden speakers gave a subtle but distinctly eerie feel to the place. They had scoured the yard sales and antique shops for old style furniture. Sometimes they added artful dents and stains.
Danny waited while the docent spun her tale.
"The history of the house was never fully explained but we know the original house was built in 1863 although many renovations have been done since. The house has passed through many hands and, there have been rumors that secret murders have taken place within these walls."
"Is it true?" an excited woman asked.
"There are definitely rumors," the guide confirmed.
Danny frowned. Of course there were rumors, Boo-Yeah tours made them up.
"Oh!" gushed a well dressed woman. "I knew this place had ghostly vibes!"
The tour guide encouraged her with a beatific smile and continued.
"Although the police refuse to confirm it, the building has always had a sinister atmosphere. For years it was used by the local high school for their annual Halloween haunted house. Then a couple of years ago it was the center of a massive ecto-storm. Eye witnesses reported that the Spirit of Halloween himself appeared riding a gigantic bat-winged stallion. A full account of their experiences can be found the documentary "All Hallows Eve" sold in the gift shop downstairs.
"I died on Halloween," a voice commented in Danny's ear, "and there's no mention of that in the book."
