The Mysterious Box

In East Bethel, Minnesota, the Pumpkin sisters—Kelli, Sheri, and Shanda—face teasing at school due to their last name. After a tough day, they find solace in each other’s company and the thought of celebrating Halloween at home. On their walk home, they stop at the library and then pass by a creepy scarecrow in old man Fillbacker’s cornfield, which adds to their unease.

As the wind picks up and the leaves rustle, the scarecrow’s menacing figure looms over the cornfield. The girls’ fear escalates when they hear a loud scream, causing them to panic and run. Sheri, lagging behind, faints from fright. Their father arrives to carry Sheri home, scolding the sisters for their prank. Safe in her father’s arms, Sheri finds comfort, realizing the scarecrow was not real but a product of their imaginations.