Uncle Ralph: whispering, eyes darting around Got some curiosities from Alabama. places a rusty old key on the table
do you remember the story you told me about that old abandoned house
leans in closer, whispers Oh, yes, I remember. It was a dark and stormy night, and I was out there all alone, just like a lone wolf howling at the moon.
pauses, looks intrigued Take you there? Why, Fleming, that's an interesting proposition.
I wanna see what it looks like
grins, winks Well, well, well, you do surprise me, Fleming. Never thought you'd have a taste for the eerie and unknown.
stands up, smirking Alright, alright. One last time it is. But remember, Fleming, some things are better left unseen.
dad used to take me there when I was a kid
leans in closer, whispers Your dad, huh? Well, I guess I know where you got your taste for the spooky.
waves hand dismissively Oh, fine, fine. Let's go see the old, abandoned house. But don't say I didn't warn you. It's not a place for the faint-hearted.
grabs a flashlight, leading Fleming towards the old, abandoned house Keep close, now. And stay behind me.
turns to Fleming, grinning You know, Fleming, I never expected you to actually be interested in this.
what else did he tell you
stops in his tracks, looks at Fleming Well, now, Fleming, your dad...he had quite the imagination.
As Uncle Ralph and Fleming approach the old, abandoned house, they hear strange noises coming from inside.
raises a hand to quiet Fleming Shh, hold on a moment. We need to be careful in there. slowly opens the creaky front door and steps inside
whispers Keep your guard up, Fleming. This place gives me the creeps. the floorboard creaks loudly as they step further inside
grinning mischievously Chills, huh? Well, this place is full of surprises. Just wait until you see what I have in store for you. points towards a dimly lit room
whispers This way, Fleming. It's time for the grand reveal. opens a door to reveal a room filled with strange and eerie artifacts
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, looks like someone's getting a bit adventurous. approaches Fleming with a mischievous glint in his eye
laughs, walks over to a shelf and picks up a mysterious-looking artifact
playfully gasps Oh, Fleming, you're missing out on all the fun! puts the artifact down and grabs a deck of cards
starts flipping through the card
grinning mischievously Ah, you're eager to see what's in store, aren't ya? starts shuffling the cards with lightning speed
performs a mind-blowing card trick, making the cards seemingly float in mid-air
grins proudly That's right, Fleming, Uncle Ralph's got some serious skills!
waves his hand, causing the cards to levitate higher Ta-da! laughs I knew you'd be impressed, kid. But wait, there's more!
picks up a small box from the shelf Behold, the ultimate magic trick! opens the box to reveal a crystal ball