Chapter 19: Worst night of Molly's life

Molly was in her dream island. She was having the best time of her excistence here. Now, she was riding a dolphin in the sea, close to the beach. Molly was laughing and screaming in joy, feeling the huge waves on her ride.

No idea how her dreams changed from trauma to an paradise island, but she sure loved that change. After one hour of that dolphin ride, she went to the beach and imagined a huge ice cream truck and it appeared right in front of her. She took few chocolate chip ice creams and was eating it, while laying on the sand and watching the sky.

''So beautiful. I wish I could share that ice cream with someone'' Molly said, still watching the sky.

The moment she said this, a red parrot appeared right next to her.

''GIVE ME, GIVE ME, GIVE ME!'' The parrot was repeating.

''Of course, my dude'' Molly said, as she reached her hand and the parrot started to take many bites of her ice cream.

This really was probably the best place on earth... Well not exactly on earth, since it was just in Molly's head, but still it was still the best place to be. It was way better than the real world. There wasn't anything that could force Molly to-

...

Molly woke up with the most angry and annoyed face. She was just having the best beach day ever, but her morning alarm ruined it... But then from annoyed she became worried, when she remembered what happened yesterday.

Scratch was already gone, probably because of his work. She changed from her pajama to her actual clothes, quickly went downstairs and had a little breakfast and immediately went outside to the Chens house. Even before she could knock on the door, Ollie already opened it.

''Good morning, Molly''

''Morning! Is she... Is she okay?'' Molly asked worried.

Ollie didn't answer, he just smiled and let Molly inside. He took her to the living room and on the couch was Samantha. She looked... Calm. She wasn't wearing that dirty white dress anymore, she had a purple t shirt and black shorts.

''Hey, Sammy... How are you feeling?'' Molly asked, as she sat next to her and placed her hand on Samantha's shoulder.

''I'm fine. Just... It's so strange...''

She still had hard time to accept the fact she was now a human. Yesterday after SOMEHOW Molly brought her back to live, the Chens wanted to keep Samantha with them. Esther gave her a bath, they feeded her, and made an appointment to the doctor for today. Esther wanted to make sure everything is alright with the poor girl.

She was so mad when her kids told her what Ruben did. Not only she was mad he kept this as a secret from her, but she was also mad he actually killed her. Speaking of Ruben... He was in such shock and disbelieve when Molly told them Samantha is back... So shocked, he tried to avoid her at all cost.

''Don't worry, everything will be okay. All it matters now it to get you back to your family'' Molly said.

''NO! I'M NOT GOING BACK!''

Molly was surprised from that...

''Uhhhh, no worries. We'll... Think of something... Molly, can I have a word with you?'' Ollie asked, as he grabbed Molly's arm and took her outside again.

''What was that all about?''

''Molly... Her parents... Aren't her real parents, they are only a foster family'' Ollie explained.

''Wait, really?''

''Yes... Her real parents died in a car crash when she was 8''

Now it was kinda making sence why Samantha was scared from cars. Molly was feeling really bad for her. Not only the poor girl lost her parents, but she was turned into a beast...

''Well... We have to send her back to them!''

''About that... The reason she ran away is exactly because of them. They only used her because of the money...'' Ollie explained with sad look in his eyes.

''WHAT? That's awful! What kind of person would do that?!'' Molly asked, mad.

''Apparently them. We'll figure out what to do with her, for now she'll stay with us''

''Well, that sounds good to hear... You know, if she stays here, she'll have at least to see Brighton. I can show her around!'' Molly said, hyped.

''That actually sounds like a good idea. But make it quick, we have to take her to the doctor later''

Slowly but surely, all of them were gonna try help Samantha. Teaching her everything to be a human again, finding her another clothes... If they have to, they'll find her another loving family.

...

The last one hour, Molly showed Samantha everything around Brighton. Samantha already knew some places, because after all she spended some time here as a skinwalker.

''And that's Weird Larry's shop! He is a good guy, but he really sells some... Well... Weird things. My best friend Libby actually bought a cursed doll from him once'' Molly explained.

''Sounds interesting...''

The whole time, Samantha wasn't letting go of Molly. She was constantly holding her hand and looked so scared, like she is scared something is waiting to kill her.

''Sammy, is everything alright? You look little... Jumpy'' Molly asked, worried.

''Well, all of those people are looking at me... I don't like that...''

''Oh, don't worry! No one is looking at you, you are just being paranoid'' Molly said, as she gently hugged her.

Samantha really was having hard time to accept the fact she is now human. If she was a shy skinwalker, she could've easily turn into a mouse and hide in a little hole...

While Molly was hugging her, Samantha started to feel a strange pain in her stomach. It felt so sharp, like something is actually moving inside of her. She wrapped her arms around it and almost fall, but Molly catched her.

''Woah, are you okay?''

''No... Honestly, I feel like my tummy will explo-

Before she could finish... A shark jumped out of her... It was Scratch's ghost shark.

''SHARKY! You are actually alive? Ohhhh, boy, I missed you!'' Molly said, as she let go of Samantha and hugged the ghost shark.

''Oh yeah. I forgot to say this, but skinwalkers can't actually digest ghosts'' Samantha said, as she was still in pain.

''Awww, Scratch would be so happy when he sees you!'' Molly said, as she was petting the shark's head.

The moment Ghost Shark noticed her, his eyes turned red and started to aggressively growl at her. He definitely was mad at her for eating him and trapping him inside for a month. But at least he was free...

...

It was now afternoon. In the centre of Brighton, the mayor and his people were preparing everything for the festival. There was enough food, decorations... Everything was perfect.

''Alright! Now we just have to wait for-

''WAAAAIT! Mr... Mayor... Sorry for being late... Just too much... Work...'' Molly was saying, excausted from all that running.

After showing the town to Samantha, Molly went back home and fall asleep (of course, she was in her dream island again). But the moment she woke up, she remembered how the mayor asked her for help, so she ran from her home to the centre with all the speed she had.

''Oh Molly, you actually came. We are already done, sorry'' Mayor Brunson said.

Molly had a sad look on her face. Because of her laziness, she completely forgot about the town. How could she even think about taking a nap? She is supposed to be aways up for the people of Brighton... At least that's what she thought.

''But, I can make you in charge of the festival!'' The mayor added.

''Wait, REALLY! Yes!''

''But I warn you... This job may be little hard. The last guy who was in charge went insane''

''Ha, I love challenges! I ''Molly McGee guarantee'' that I will make sure everything goes perfect with this festival!'' Molly said.

''Well... If you say so...''

The mayor then took out a little badge and a pen from his pocket and started to write something.

''Is it ''Molly McGee'' with two E's or one E?''

Molly didn't even know how to react to that question. The fact she did so much for Brighton, but they didn't even remembered her name correctly...

''Uhhh, two E's'' Molly said, feeling down about that question.

''Alright! There you go!'' The mayor said, as he wrote her name on the bagde and gave it to her.

Molly gave one look at her badge...

In charge: Molly McGe

Even after she said how her name was spelled, the mayor still misspelled it. No worries, just one mistake... Right? She put it on, sat on one of the benches and started to wait for the festival to start soon. Even if she is in charge, she still will have alot of fun. With Ollie, Scratch and Libby... At least she hoped so...

...

It was now dark outside, but Brighton's center was shining like the sun. Everyone was out in the streets, celebrating this amazing festival. There were tons of games, food, decorations, and of course turnips!

Molly was in charge... Wasn't very good decision. She didn't even have time to look around the festival, she had to deal with every little problem. She didn't even have time to see her friends.

''Molly, there aren't enough turnips, you have to go get some from the vegetable shop!'' A random guy with a turnip stand said.

''Wh-What? The vegetable shop? It's in the other half of town!'' Molly said.

''Well, I need turnips, but I can't get up right now. You are in charge, DO WHAT I SAY!''

Molly didn't say another word, she just started to walk away from the festival, heading to the stupid shop. She was so sad and annoyed she didn't even have time to spend with her friends...

...

Scratch was FINALLY done. Because of his skipping 2 days, he had to stay for 10 hours. The agony he was put through... Nonstop yelling and even hitting. Lecter started to abuse the power he had over Scratch...

''Well, I gotta go, see ya tomorrow'' Scratch said, annoyed.

''WAIT! There is a little spot you missed'' Lecter said, as he pointed to his window. There was just one tiny spot of dirt.

Scratch just grabbed a towel and quickly cleaned the window... But Lecter was giving him an evil smile...

''There is also one last plate you forgot to wash...''

''Wait, what? No, all the dishes are clean'' Scratch said, confused.

The moment he said this... Lecter grabbed one clean plate and just spat on it.

''Nope... There is one'' Lecter said... As he gave it to Scratch to clean it.

Scratch was on the verge to punch this guy in the face. He was making his afterlife so miserable. Scratch just washed it as fast as possible, opened a ghost portal and finally left... And Lecter started to laugh, as he was planning the most cruel and twisted prank ever.

...

Molly was in the vegetable shop. She picked up as many turnips as possible and was ready to leave and finally enjoy this d*mn festival.

''20.30'' The cashier said.

Molly picked up few bucks, gave it to the cashier, got her bag with turnips and was ready to leave... But he grabbed her arm and didn't let her go.

''That's 15! You need 5 more bucks to get those''

''But... That's all I have''

''Well, no turnips then!'' The cashier said, as he grabed the bag out of Molly's hand.

''Those aren't even for me, those are for the festival!'' Molly tried to explain.

''Sorry, no enough money, no turnips! PAY OR LEAVE!''

Molly didn't say a word. Why was everyone constantly yelling at her? Her parents, Scratch, the people of Brighton... Everyone was yelling at her. She still had alot of coins in her pocket, around 5 or 5 dollars. She took all of them and placed them on the checkout.

''Hmmm... Let me see. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5,...

Molly was shocked when the cashier started to count EVERY single coin. They were so many, if he counts all of them, Molly will spend the whole night here.

''Uhhh, can you be little more-

''UGH, QUIET! I LOST THE COUNT! Ugh, now I have to start again, BECAUSE OF YOU!''

The cashier started to count every single coin, all over again. Molly was feeling so sad and angry... The lightbulb in the shop started to flick.

...

''YOU CAN'T FORCE ME!''

Samantha was hiding under the table in the Chens house. Esther just tried to give her a pill with vitamins, but Samantha was terrified the moment she saw the pill.

''Come on, it's just vitamins! They are good for you, and-

''NO! The last time my sister took a pill, she fainted and almost died!''

When she said this... Esther was shocked. It sounded like Samantha's sister actually tried to kill herself...

''Oh... I'm sorry to hear that. But that's nothing dangerous, it's only vitamins! Come on, you have to take it'' Esther said, as she tried to pull Samantha out.

''noooOOOOO! NOT HAPPENING!'' Samantha screamed, as she quickly freed herself, ran in the kitchen and hid under the sink.

Esther had no idea how to calm her down. It was explainable that Samantha spended years in the woods, so she still didn't know how to act as a human.

''Ugh... We're gonna have a problem here...''

...

Molly was FINALLY back at the festival. 1 hour... She had to spend 1 ENTIRE HOUR there, because of how slow this guy was counting. She went to the turnip stand, gave the man the turnips he needed, and saw Ollie talking on his phone. Finally, she can spend some time with her boyfriend.

''Ollie! Finally, I found you!'' Molly rushed to him and hugged him.

''Oh, hey Molly. Sorry, I have to go back home, Samantha is freaking out! Don't worry, I'll be back soon, bye'' Ollie said, as he ran back home.

Molly couldn't believe Ollie had to leave. Well... At least she can spend some time with Libby, right? But the problem was Molly couldn't find Libby anywhere. She started to look around for her, and then Scratch appeared from a ghost portal.

''Scratch!''

''Hey, Moll. FINALLY, I'm done!''

''Really? Sooo, wanna go try out the games?'' Molly asked with a smile. Finally, her best friend was back.

''Yep, I'm ready for-

That's when the ghost phone appeared...

''Scratch... At the Lecter's house, right now!''

It was the grim reaper... For some reason, Lecter wasn't the one calling, but the grim reaper himself.

''Uhhh... Okay? Wait me here, Moll, I'll be right back!'' Scratch said, as he opened a ghost portal and went to the Ghost World.

Molly was speechless. First Ollie, and now Scratch left. Is she actually gonna see her friends at all tonight?

...

''Ugh, what?!

Lecter and the reaper were waiting for Scratch... The whole house was in such a big mess. Dirty dishes, dirty floor, mess on the roof... Scratch was shocked.

''Mr. Reaper, sir. I have to say, I'm disappointed. Scratch isn't doing his job at all'' Lecter said... Very politely.

''Really? Is that true?''

''WHAT? NO! I WAS CLEANING THE WHOLE DAY!'' Scratch yelled, shocked from all the mess.

''The results are right in front of you. Lecter told me you aways sleep, leave early, and steal. Clean the house... Remember, if you don't do your job I'LL SLICE YOU UP!''

''B-B-BUT, BUT I-

''You heared him! BACK TO WORK!''

Scratch's whole world collapsed right in front of his eyes. He realized, he is an actual slave... Lecter can troll and yell at him as much as he wants, and there is nothing Scratch can do about it...

...

It has been 20 minutes since Scratch left, he still wasn't back. Molly had the feeling... He probably went to a party in the Ghost World with Geoff. He aways did that, maybe he really left her.

Molly had enough of that and started to look around for Libby. She has to be here... At least Molly can spend some time with her. Maybe they can see the games here... Or play their own ''game'' at Molly's place.

Libby was laughing and talking to someone right next to Sam's Diner. Finally, after 2 days of not seeing each other, Molly can spend some time with her.

''Libby!''

Molly started to run towards Libby... And stopped in the middle of the croud when she saw something that make her rethink her entire excistence. Libby was talking with Charlotte... And she kissed her on the cheek.

Molly... Couldn't believe it. Libby was back with her ex girlfriend... And she didn't even tell Molly. Molly already had a boyfriend... But Libby was so special for her.

After all the ''playing'' they did, after everything they've been through... Libby still just went back the girl that broke up with her. Molly couldn't hold her tears anymore, this was too heartbreaking for her. Without even thinking it over, she started to walk away from the festival and threw her badge in a trash can... All the lights around her started to flick.

...

Molly was back in her room, crying. This whole night was a disaster. She wanted so bad, just to fall asleep and go back to her dream world where everything is fine.

Actually, why is she even alive? No one appreciated her here. Everyone was yelling at her, didn't payed any attention to her... Libby got back with Charlotee, not even thinking about Molly.

''The moment Ollie showed up, I WAS NOTHING TO YOU!''

''You are not my friend, Molly... You are just a girl I accidentaly cursed...''

Painful memories started to replay in Molly's head. While crying and thinking about them, the lightbulb in her room didn't stop to flicker... And then it started to rain.

The strangest part was, it was raining only around the McGee's house. The street lights stopped working and all the electrisity traveled to the McGee's house.

Molly was crying so much, her eyes were now red from tears. A dark aura formed around her. All the electric devices in the house stopped working and their energy went in the attic... And inside Molly.

She was consuming all the energy around her, but Molly didn't even noticed. She just continued to cry, while the rain outside was getting bigger and bigger... And a lightning struck.

The electricity in the house stopped, but Molly still continued to cry, even harder. It was feeling like Molly trapped herself in a loop of the saddest and most painful memories ever. While crying, many thunders started to strike.

Many dark clouds formed above the house. It looked like something from a horror movie. That's when many lightnings started to strike... And one stroke the roof of the house.

The entire attic was in flashlight, as the energy from the lightnings was going inside Molly's body. The vains on her arms started to glow, her eyes became demonic red... And she died.

...

''Wh-What happened?''

Everything stopped. Molly was floating in her room, realizing what was actually happening around her while she was crying. There was no more rain or lightnings.

Molly was a ghost, but she wasn't looking like a typical one. She still like her human self, but she looked like a spirit made out of energy. Her saddness disappeared... And she smiled when she realized she is a ghost.

''No way... I DID IT! I... I'M A GHOST!''

She completely forgot about the awful night. She didn't care about Ollie, Scratch, or even Libby. She only cared about this special moment. Molly looked outside her window.

''Enough with misery! Time to go out and have some fun!''

Molly flew through her window. She was outside and stopped to levitate. She was just floating on the middle of the street, adoring the moment of her finally being able to fly. After so long... Molly was free...