Mira suddenly waved her small paws around and gave Kane's face a vigorous rub.
Warm and soft, it was definitely the real Kane. Who had she seen just moments ago? Could it be a ghost?
A little imp impersonating Kane?
Were there ghosts at Mossy Rock Retreat?
Kane caught her tiny paws, "Mira, what are you doing?"
Mira shivered, "Kane, I think I just saw a ghost."
Kane burst into laughter, "You must be seeing things. How could there be ghosts at Mossy Rock Retreat?"
As he spoke, he saw Beverley walking over. She was bored of scrolling through videos and came to play with the kids.
"Why is it so dark in here? Why'd you guys dim the lights like that?"
"Beverley, we're playing a scary game of hide and seek," Kane explained.
Beverley was immediately intrigued, "How scary?"
"You might see a ghost," Mira said with a trembling voice.
"That sounds like fun, count me in." Beverley loved thrilling games.
"William is hiding, and we need to find him," Kane said.
At that moment, Skyler and Nina, who had also been searching for William, came out of the room, "Haven't you guys found William yet? Where could he be hiding?"
Mira huddled her shoulders and wrapped her arms around herself, "What if a ghost took him?"
Beverley ruffled her hair, "You've got quite the imagination, kiddo. Let's keep looking, and he's got to be in some nook or cranny."
She took charge like a true leader, delegating search areas to everyone since several rooms remained unchecked.
Skyler and Nina took Nova to the rooms on the left. Beverley headed to the rooms on the right, and Mira, too scared to keep searching, decided to go downstairs for a snack.
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