House of Scares:

The Sibuna club was in Nina and Amber's room and they still wanted to know how Fabian suddenly figured out where Corbierre was.

"How do you suddenly know where Corbierre is?"" Asked Patricia

"Just logical thinking," said Fabian

"Okay, then where is he?" Asked Patricia

"I don't know the exact location, but I do know where to look approximately," said Fabian

"Oh do you have a crystal ball?" Joked Patricia.

"No, deduction," said Fabian.

"Dedu ... what?" Asked Aaron.

"Never mind. Let's see if we can find something," said Fabian

The club followed Fabian into the living room.

"Why does everything look sooo scary in the dark?" Asked Amber.

"That's why it's called dark," said Patricia

"Ladies focus," said Fabian. "Okay Mara was sitting right here?" He asked

"Yes, why?" Asked Nina

"Okay then that raven must be somewhere around here," said Fabian

The club searched the living room, but again nothing.

"And?" Asked Fabian

"Nothing here," said Nina.

"Okay then he should be in or under the sofa. Okay guys help me lift the sofa," said Fabian

The club carefully lifted the couch and turned it over. And Fabian was right.

"Yes," said Fabian

"Corbierre," said Amber

"Fabian that's amazing," said Aaron

Suddenly Club heard something and they were silent. A moment later, when they were sure it was safe, they began to speak carefully again.

"How did you know that?" asked Patricia

"I'll tell you later, let's get him out first," said Fabian

The next morning the residents were having breakfast. And a moment later Mr. Sweet arrived Mr. Sweet came in wearing a trench coat and detective hat. The residents began to laugh.

"Hello children," said Mr. Sweet

"Oh hello Mr. Sweet," said Fiona.

"Ah it isn't Mr. Sweet now, it's detective Sweet for now," said Mr. Sweet

"More like Sweetie Holmes," joked Aaron

"The only thing that is still missing a magnifying glass," joked Patricia

Victor came in and immediately showed a list to the residents.

"What is that?" Asked Caitlin

"These are the new house rules, which will take effect within an hour," said Victor

Mr. Sweet was ready to start his investigation. Mr. Sweet, Victor, Trudy, and the residents went to Victor's office.

"There's nothing to see here," said Victor

"calm down, I just take a quick look of the scene of the crime," said Mr. Sweet

"Mr. Sweet?" Said Fabian

"Yes," said Mr. Sweet

"Maybe you should let Mara smell first, she has a of really good nose for this," said Fabian

"Well, like a kind of bloodhound. Not personally intended," said Mr. Sweet

"Well I hope not," said Mara.

"Corbierre is not here, that is clear, we're here wasting our time," said Victor.

"Just wait a minute Victor," said Mr. Sweet.

Mara entered the office and began to smell. At one point she stood by the closet and started to sneeze.

"Bless you," said Mr. Sweet.

And then Mara started to sneeze again.

"What is going on?" Asked Mr. Sweet.

"Uh maybe you should look in that closet," suggested Fabian.

Mr. Sweet walked over to the closet and opened it.

"Look here he is," said Mr. Sweet, as he pulled Corbierre out of the closet.

"That is impossible. Someone must have hid him there," said Victor

"Maybe you are a bit overworked. And did you put it away yourself and you just forgot," suggested Mr. Sweet.

"Are you saying I've lost my mind?" Asked Victor.

"No I'm not saying that, maybe a slight burnout," suggested Mr. Sweet

"I'm telling you, I didn't put Corbierre in there," said Victor

"Yeah, but he's found, so I'm not gonna call parents to punish those children," said Mr. Sweet.

"Maybe you are right," said Victor.

Okay. The verdict is, that Corbierre the raven, was here in office all this time, so no one is guilty of his disappearance. Case closed," said Mr. Sweet.

The residents were happy that they would not be punished. Victor was less pleased that the residents had already outsmarted him.


The residents were now at school. The club was standing by the lockers.

"So Fabian, now you finally have to tell us how you knew about Corbierre," said Patricia.

"Oh yeah, so I used a nose," said Fabian.

"Your nose?" Asked Aaron.

"No. Mara's nose," said Fabian.

"What do you mean? Asked Patricia.

"When Mara sat on the sofa yester, she kept sneezing. Just for no reason, while she didn't have a cold either. So there had to be something else," said Fabian.

"Mara told us, that she is allergic to feathers," said Nina.

"Yes, exactly. That's how I knew that Cobierre had to be hidden somewhere near the sofa," said Fabian.

"And in this case under the sofa," said Amber.

"Exactly," said Fabian.

"Whoa, that's smart," said Patricia

"Victor might be smart, but not smarter than our genius right here," said Aaron, as he gave Fabian a friendly noogie.

The club headed to their first class. The lesson went fast and the club headed to the drama room.

"Okay, now that there are no more cameras. Should we focus on the elixir of life," said Nina.

"We need to get our hands on the elixir itself," said Patricia.

"That means going back down to the cellar," said Amber.

"If it means going into the cellar again then that's what we'll do. We'll go back, we'll steal some of the Stuff and bring it back," said Fabian.

"Easier said than done," said Aaron.

"Don't worry. I'll do it myself," said Fabian

"No. We stick together. I'm coming with you," said Nina

"I'm coming too," said Patricia.

"Me three," said Aaron.

"Sibuna, Amber?" Said Patricia.

"Come on. You started this club. You named it and everything. It's not the same without you," said Nina.

"Sibuna," said Amber, while doing the Sibuna gesture.

"Sibuna," said Nina, Fabian, Aaron and Patricia in unsion, while doing the Sibuna gesture.

But what the club didn't know was that Jerome had overheard their conversation. Jerome went to the Boy's bathroom because he saw Otis and Alfie go in earlier. When Jerome entered he did not see his friends. Suddenly Alfie came out of one of the bathroom stalls, and shortly afterwards Otis came out of a bathroom stall too.

"I won! I won! I won!" Shouted Alfie.

"It doesn't count because your fly is still open," said Otis.

"What were you two doing?" Asked Jerome.

"See who could pee the fastest. And I won," said Alfie.

"No, I won," said Otis.

"It doesn't matter who won. I've got something for us," said Jerome.

"What?" Asked Otis and Alfie in unison

"My best fellows, we just have been offered the opportunity for 'best prank of the year'," said Jerome.

Jerome told Otis and Alfie his idea for the prank he had in mind and both boys like it. And they both wanted to participate.

Two hours after the break the residents had drama. The residents were waiting in the drama room for Mr. Winkler. Mara and Patricia were sitting together having a chat.

"Where were you during the break?" Asked Patricia.

"I was out with Mick," said Mara

"Again? You're spending a lot of time together these days aren't you?" asked Patricia.

"I'm helping him with his training that's all. I'm seeing him again after school at three, and then tomorrow at 9," said Mara.

"Be careful Mara. He's a heart-breaker," said Patricia.

"No he's not, he's a sweetheart deep down. Just like he's smart deep down," said Mara.

Mr. Winkler entered the classroom and started his lesson.

"Amber, Nina how are you doing with the script?" Asked Mr. Winkler.

"Nina's all over it," said Amber. "Right Nina?" She asked.

"I've written some of the early scenes. But I'm not sure if they're Winkler- worthy yet," said Nina

"Don't worry about it okay? It all work in progress. But I would like to start auditioning from next week if that's okay," said Mr. Winkler

"Next week?" Asked Nina, feeling worried

"I'm sure it'll be great," said Fabian

"I'm not. I've gone with the whole Sarah theme. But, I just hope I'm doing the right thing," said Nina.


School is over and while the rest of the resident went back to the house after school. Mara and Mick were at some field not far from the school, busy with Mick's training

"And stop!" Said Mara.

"Dude you're tough," said Mick.

"The more we improve your lung capacity, the better your stamina," said Mara, while she checked Mick's pulse. "That's good," she said.

"I didn't know you also had this side. This very very cruel side, said Mick.

"What did you expect me to be like? Asked Mara.

"I don't know. Like Mara," said Mick.

"And what's Mara like?" Asked Mara.

"Bright. Studious. Sensible. Humane," said Mick

"Sensible! I'll give you sensible," said Mara. "I want 400 meters out of you now. And I want it to be a new personal best," she said.

Mick started to run again. A few moments later he was came back, Mara was timing him

"Come on! Come on, Mick! Keep pushing. You're nearly there! Come on! Don't be such a lady! Show me what you got! Said Mara.

"Mick finished. Mick was totally out of breath. Mara looked at the stopwatch.

"Did I do it?" Asked Mick.

"A new record. By two seconds!" Said Mara.

"Yes!" Said Mick.

Mick picked Mara up and twirled her around. The two gave each other a big hug and when they pulled away they looked into each other's eyes. Mick leaned forward and he kissed Mara and Mara kissed him back.


A few hours later, Mara was in her room doing some homework. Patricia entered the room and saw that Mara had a big smile on her face.

"So what's with the big smile on your face?" Asked Patricia.

"I'm just a little bit on cloud nine," said Mara

"Oh yeah?" Asked Patricia.

"Me and Mick, we kind of kissed," said Mara.

"Uh oh," said Patricia.

"Are you not happy for me?" Asked Mara.

"I don't think you're his type. He's not going to date you. You've got nothing in common," said Patricia.

"How would you know that?" Said Mara.

"I mean what do you even talk about? His training program?" Asked Patricia.

"No. Not just that," said Mara

"Don't get me wrong. I like Mick. But he's not exactly an intellectual challenge," said Patricia

"He's very sweet and kind and he's got a big heart," said Mara

"I'm your friend. I don't want this to end in tears," said Patricia

"Since when did you become such an expert on relationships?" Asked Mara.

"I think it's important that friends are honest with each other," said Patricia

"You know what I think? You're just jealous," said Mara.

"Whatever," said Patricia, as she left the room.

That same night, the Sibuna club sneaked into the cellar through the secret passage. When they were in the cellar it was super dark. They all turned their flashlights on and began to search for the elixir of life. Fabian saw the light switch and turned it on.

"Surprise, surprise," said Patricia.

"It's all back in place. He may be creepy, but he is good," said Nina.

"Even the stuffed Cat. Ugh!" Said Amber.

"Right, we know why we came here," said Fabian

"Let's get searching," said Aaron.

Suddenly the lights went out. Fabian told everybody not to panic because they had flashlights. Suddenly they all thought they heard something.

"What was that?" Asked Amber, who began feeling scared.

"Nothing," said Fabian.

The club stood in front of the chemistry set. Trying to figure which of the potion was the elixir of life.

"Victor has been busy," said Fabian

Which one is it? Asked Nina

"This was the one I saw him drinking," said Fabian, as he grabbed a bottle with orange liquid in it.

"Are you sure?" Asked Nina.

"As I can be. It looks the same," said Fabian.

Suddenly the club heard a terrifying sound.

"I really hope that was another cat," said Nina.

"Here kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty," said Amber.

"Amber, I don't think that's a cat," said Aaron.

Out of nowhere the closet doors started to open up. The club saw three zombies. Everyone except Aaron started to scream with fear. Patricia and Amber hid behind Aaron. What do the zombies want to do with the club?