What prompted Mr. Hallock to write a ghost story?

Mr. Hallock's employer, Mr. Jenkins, instructed him to write a horrifying ghost story with supernatural elements because the public enjoyed such tales.

The ghost that appeared to Mr. Hallock claimed to have helped him in writing stories by ___ on his shoulder.

Sitting

True or False: The ghost informed Mr. Hallock that she had never inspired him before.

False: The ghost claimed she had inspired him in the past by sitting on his shoulder and giving him plots.

What was the reason for the ghosts' strike according to the ghost that appeared to Mr. Hallock?

The ghosts were fed up with being disturbed at all times for ideas and decided to go on strike.

How did Mr. Hallock's wife intend to assist him with his writing?

She bought an Ouija board to help him generate ideas for his stories.

What event caused the writer to feel accused and overwhelmed during the gathering of his wife's book club?

The Ouija board spelled out the word 'TRAITOR' and identified Mr. Hallock as a traitor, leading the women to accuse the writer.

The ghost named Helen revealed herself to the writer for what purpose?

Helen was sent to ensure that the writer's wife would get rid of the Ouija board.

Fill in the blank: The writer worked as an accountant for a ___ company.

Lumber

True or False: The writer's wife decided to stay with him after the Ouija board incident.

False. She decided to leave him for good.

What reaction did Lavinia, the writer’s wife, have upon learning about Helen's presence?

Lavinia felt miserable for creating a ruckus and accusing her husband of infidelity.

What unusual experience does the writer have while trying to write a ghost story?

The writer hears a voice responding to him, which leads to the appearance of a ghostly figure who claims to help him write.

The ghost claims that the writer has called her to help him in writing a story because ___ and ___ are going on strike.

The ghosts and the stories that had been a hit.

True or False: The writer's wife supports the ghost's claim that she has been helping the writer in the past.

False. The writer's wife is unaware of the ghost's influence and believes the Ouija board will assist him.

Fill in the blank: The ghost explains that she has set up a '___ ___ ___' to help writers without ideas.

Writers' Inspiration Bureau.

What is the reason the ghost gives for the other ghosts being fed up and going on strike?

They are tired of being disturbed at all times to help writers with their plots.