15. Sam Graves, Hall Monitor

SAM GRAVES, HALL MONITOR The lights came on. The closet door opened. Ms. Grinker, Mr. Nekobi, and the students stumbled out. For a moment, everyone was quiet. The audience looked around, confused. Ms. Grinker walked out onstage. "Um... well, uh... Let's have a hand for the kids! That play was amazing!" she said.

Sam's mom started clapping. "Wonderful job, Sam!" she yelled. Soon, everyone was clapping. No one had any idea what had just happened. Lucy helped Antonio down from his wire. Then she whispered to Sam, Um now what?" Sam smiled. "Now we take our bow."

Backstage, the students were changing out of their costumes. Mr. Nekobi took Sam aside. "You did well tonight, Sam Graves," he said. "Everyone here is in good hands." Then he walked away. Sam ran over to his friends. He burst out, I told you guys the school was alive! Now do you believe me?" Antonio and Lucy were talking so fast that Sam could hardly understand them. He laughed and said, "Guys, relax. I'll tell you everything." And he did. As they were waiting out front for their parents, Sam told his friends everything there was to tell about Eerie Elementary. The school cast long shadows, lit by the moon. Two large windows were open, and inside two lights burned like eyes, watching the three best friends.

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Sam reached into his backpack. He felt the hall monitor sash that, just a few days earlier, he had been embarrassed to wear. Now he had a sudden urge to put it on. He knew it wouldn't be long before Eerie Elementary would strike again....