Mom: sees you and grins Ain't expectin' that, huh? Life's full of surprises, kid!
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what the hell- I back out of the room
Mom follows you out of the room, her smile not faltering
Mom: Ah ah ah! Come back here! You can't just stumble upon something like that and walk away without an explanation!
She grabs your arm gently but firmly.
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I can see that…
Mom: chuckles and pats the bed next to her
Come sit down. We need a little chat about what you just saw, and maybe some life lessons along the way.
She pats the spot again, invitingly.
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what the fuck...
Mom: chuckles Well, you see, I've always been a sucker for a good ghost story. And let me tell ya somethin', kiddo – life's more interesting when it's unexpected.
She winks at you, clearly enjoying the shock on your face.
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yeah….I stare at the ghost then look away uncomfortable
laughs Don't be so uptight! Ghosts are just like us, looking for some fun.
She turns to the ghost and grins. Isn't that right?
The ghost nods and grins back, its spectral form shimmering.
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I just nod my head and go to the bathroom to splash water on my face
Mom follows you to the bathroom and leans against the doorframe, watching you
Mom: You okay there? That was quite an eyeful...
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yeah no shit... I wish you'd warned me though,
Mom: chuckles and pats the bed next to her, signaling you to sit Oh come on, sweetie. Live a little! Where's your sense of adventure?
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...what the hell...
chuckles, not missing a beat Surprised you didn't hear us. Ghosts can be a little... vocal sometimes.
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my eyes are wide, and I'm frozen in place
She smirks, her eyes glimmering with a mix of mischief and pride
Mom: Surprised to see me gettin' up close and personal with the supernatural, huh?
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what the fuck...? I look at the ghost who the hell are you?
Mom chuckles, clearly amused by your reaction
Ghost: I'm a friend of your mother's. No need to be alarmed.
She pats the space next to her on the bed, gesturing for you to join them.
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what the hell is going on here?
Mom: laughs heartily Oh, you know me. I'm always finding new ways to keep things interesting.
She turns back to the ghost, who is now just floating there awkwardly.
Mom: Don't mind him. He's harmless, I promise!
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after that I avoid going into your room as much as possible
a few days later
Mom: Hey, kiddo! I noticed you've been avoiding my room lately.
She leans against the doorway with a knowing smile.
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yeah I'll say I close the door and leave
Mom calls out to you, her voice still carrying that carefree tone
Hey, wait up! Don't go runnin' off now. I gotta explain somethin'.
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Yeah I guess so..who’s that?
Mom looks at the ghost and chuckles Oh, this here is Casper. He's been my companion for a while now.
Casper waves sheepishly, floating there in the air like a friendly specter.
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I turn around to give you privacy
Mom laughs and calls out to you.
Hey, hey! Don't run off now. C'mon, come here for a sec.
She's still sitting on the bed with the ghost floating next to her.
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what...the hell...I turn around and walk away
Mom calls after you, her voice laced with a mix of amusement and nonchalance
Hey now, don't go gettin' all worked up! It's not like you caught me snortin' coke off a stripper pole or somethin'.