013 | Fight Alone

In a split second before the swords could touch his skin, Arlo raised his hand and shouted, "Wait!"

Riley heard him and halted his attack, causing the swords to hover restlessly around Arlo like fireflies.

"I want to know why you're haunting Sheila's life! She hasn't done anything wrong to you!" Arlo exclaimed.

Logan scoffed. "That's none of your concern, kid," he muttered. "You'd better head back to the Manor. We've dealt with you enough. Come on, Riley!"

Surprisingly, Riley obeyed Logan, immediately releasing his swords to clatter onto the worn carpet. The twins then vanished, leaving Arlo alone in the haunted house.

Arlo knelt among the swords, immensely relieved. Yet, there was one thing that left him dissatisfied. He still didn't know why Logan was haunting Sheila and harboring such intense animosity towards her baby. And he was genuinely annoyed that ghosts had telekinetic powers.

After making peace with himself, Arlo walked home. Half an hour later, he arrived, embracing his br