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There are lots of strange stories at Maplewood Middle School. They say that an old science experiment makes one hallway smell like burned toast. They also think that the west stairs has a different number of steps going up and down. Above the front door of the school is a stone owl. A story says that if its glass eyes flash during a storm, the next day there will be no school.
What scares me the most, though, is Locker 13. It's the only building at the end of the school's longest hallway. There, the lights flicker and the floor tiles are almost completely white. The locker is long, thin, rusty, and has blue paint that is peeling off of it. It has a small crescent moon scratched on top of the handle.
They say that every Halloween, Locker 13 opens by itself. Some people have heard a girl crying inside. Some people think that the locker whispers back when someone calls their name thru its holes in the wall. People have also said that books have gone missing, and a pale girl has been seen in the locker mirror.
Teacher thinks these stories are not true. The strict principal, Dr. Blackwood, tells the kids to stay away from the old hallway. When someone talks about the locker, Mr. Vale, the school cleaner, acts in a strange way. He shuts up, grabs his keys tightly, and walks away.
No one has used Locker 13 for years. Then, by accident, it is given to Ethan Cole, a fourteen-year-old boy who doesn't believe in ghosts. Ethan tries to show that the stories are not true with his friends Maya and Noah.
The hall is cold when Ethan opens the locker, though. His books go away, he smells lavender, and strange messages show up. Someone asks him to find the name of a girl named Eleanor Bell who went missing in 1974.
Eleanor is not a threat. Before Halloween nite, she needs Ethan to find out the truth and stop an old threat from coming back.
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Little Author Biography:
Aqeel Ahmed is a writer from Canada. He has written many books on different topics, such as religious holidays, money, business, health, mental health, relationships, dating, AI, and children’s stories. Readers like his writing because it is clear, interesting, and full of useful ideas. His books can be enjoyed by people of many ages and backgrounds.
Aqeel has lived in Canada for about 37 years. He became interested in writing when he was young. He spent a lot of time reading books and imagining his own stories. As he grew older, he started writing and sharing his work with friends and family. Even though he had talent, he did not think writing would become his main career at first.
Everything changed when he found a chance to write a book about religious holidays. His first book was about Eid al-Fitr. It became phenomenally successful because he explained the holiday’s history and meaning in a straightforward way that people of all faiths could understand. This success motivated him to keep writing and explore more topics and genres.
One of Aqeel’s biggest achievements is his ability to write about many subjects. He has written more than 720 books and hopes to write about two thousand more in the future. His books on Kids & teens Stories and business, Mental Health and some other topics have helped people improve their finances. His health and mental health books have supported readers who want better well-being. His books about relationships have offered comfort and guidance. His children’s and teen stories have inspired young readers to imagine new worlds and dream big.
Even with his success, Aqeel stays humble. He believes his results come from hard work, love of writing, and dedication. Today, he is a respected author and speaker, and his books are found in many libraries and bookstores around the world.
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