Halloween Pranks and Childhood Fears

In this chapter, the speaker reminisces about their spooky 12th birthday party, which coincided with Halloween and included a sleepover in an eerily empty house. As unsettling sounds fill the night, the story escalates into panic among the children, only to reveal that the noises were part of a prank set up by their stepdad. Through humor and playful storytelling, the chapter reflects on the absurdities of childhood and the bonds created through shared experiences.