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A loud clanging sound came from the kitchen. Vivek jumped
and Nikhil screamed. Tania and Tanisha hugged each other in
fright. "Wh-wh-what was t-t-that?" Rajiv stammered while
Karishma hid under the dining table. Sonali too jumped on to
Nisha's lap. "Was it a ghost? It must be a ghost. It is dark
and rainy and ideal for ghosts. What do we do?"

"Oh don't be silly. There are no ghosts." Nisha said,
heading for the kitchen.

The kids followed timidly behind her. When the entered the
kitchen, there was some movement and the sponge next to the
sink fell on the floor. It may have been a trick of the dim
lighting, but a small silvery glow appeared to zip across
the kitchen platform. "Well at least it is a small ghost"
Nisha said trying to make light of it. But the kids were not
amused. They clutched each other, terrified.

Next the trash can rattled for a moment. "Well ghosts are
not supposed to be so clumsy unless.."

"Unless what?" The kids chorused holding their breath.

"Unless it is a poltergeist of, course!" Nisha said with an
evil grin.

"Wh-wh-wh-at's a p-p-polter-polter?" Rajiv seemed to be have
developed a persistent stammer.

"A poltergeist," Nisha said, "is a type of ghost who throws
things around and makes noise."

"Are they real?" Tania whispered afraid the poltergeist may
hear her.

"No Honey. You are smart. You know that ghosts and spirits
are not real."

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