A Haunted Halloween Short Story. Three years in a row Jack Orelius and his wife were the victims of dreadful Halloween pranks. The third year they simply gave up and disappeared. Now, one hundred years later, it is up to Ryan, Allison and Aunt Penelope to brave the haunted mansion they left behind, conquer the three Halloween pranks and relight Jack's lantern before it's too late. Author's Note: While this book is listed as part of the Alphabet Soup series, it can be read as a standalone.