Chapter 1: Who is the Shadow and what are his unique abilities?
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.
In just a moment, the Shadow starts his thrilling adventure. But first, A word about this invisible enemy of the underworld. The Shadow, the furious character who raids the forces of law and order, is in reality Lamont Cranston, wealthy young man about town. As the Shadow, he is the mortal enemy of all those who would work evil upon their fellow men.
Cranston is gifted with the hypnotic power to cloud men's minds so that they cannot see him. This hypnotic power is the result of years of research in the mystical origins. The Shadow does not bear a charmed life. Yet he defies death in all its forms to aid mankind. Cranston's friend and companion, the lovely Margo Lane, is the only person who knows to whom the voice of the shadow belongs.
Today's story, Ghost Town. Well, there it is, Miss Lane. Miss Cranston, right there below us. payment for more money on the fact that uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... uh... Man and boy, there ain't never been another place like it. Easy, boy.
Say, is the path this narrow all the way down the cliff?
Yeah, pretty near.
Quite a sheer drop.
But if you just keep your horse close up to the side, ma'am, there ain't no danger of falling much.
That's encouraging.
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Chapter 2: What is the significance of Ghost Town in the story?
Partner, when I told you Bad Creek was a ghost town, I didn't just mean it was a deserted village. It's really a town of ghosts.
What? What do you mean?
I mean that the ghosts of them who lived in Bad Creek when it was a gold mining camp have been seen here at night reliving their days of glory. There's been shootings and even dead bodies that weren't so pretty to look at that have been found in these lonely streets.
That's all right, Dad. You can't scare us. I can think of nothing more enjoyable than spending an evening with the bandit Alvarez and his sweetheart Carmen Cedar.
Yeah, there's been others who said the same things you're saying, ma'am. They spent a night here, too. The next day they was found raving mad or dead. Why, if you'd seen them folks like I'd seen them, their eyes popping, their faces all twisted like with fear, and them that we found alive wasn't like humans at all. You wouldn't believe it unless you'd seen it.
Well, how do you feel about staying now, Margo?
Lamont, are you afraid to face the goats?
I was thinking of you.
Well, if you're thinking of me, you'll agree to stay.
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Chapter 3: Who is Pop Evans and what is his role in Bad Creek?
That's another cigar store. I mean, coming down those stairs is the first one I've ever seen that walks.
That's an old man. That must be Pop Evans. He's such an old man.
Long, white hair, wrinkled whiskers. Good evening, partners.
Good evening.
Good evening. Welcome to the hotel.
Thank you.
You wish rooms, I presume?
Yes. Yes, we do.
Step over to the desk, please.
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Chapter 4: What eerie events occur in Ghost Town?
But I wouldn't be too curious about them if I was you. They ain't foreign to strangers. No, sir. Not one bit. Now, this here room can be for you, ma'am. In your room, sir. It's just down the hall.
Oh. Well, is it all right to go in? I mean, has the room got a floor?
Yes, indeed. Go right in.
We can open our packs and have our supper in your room, Margo, if you don't mind.
Mind? If you think I'm going to stay here...
Well, it's a piano.
And a woman singing. Yes. Sounds like they started their evening's business at the Crystal Saloon.
Who are you talking about?
The spirits. That's Carmen Cedar singing now. Carmen Cedar? Hey, if it disturbs you, I'll send word to the sheriff to have him tone it down. He's serious, Lenore. He honestly believes that those are spirits that we're hearing. Ghosts of people who've been dead 40 or more years. Oh, she's got a sweet voice, ain't she? No wonder Elbridge is so loco about it.
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Chapter 5: How does the Shadow confront the ghosts of Bad Creek?
Not distinctly, no.
He was dressed in the costume of old Mexico.
The ghost of Alvarez.
Or someone pretending to be the ghost of Alvarez. Come on. We'd better see what happened at the hotel.
All right. Look, Lamont. On the hotel steps, there's a man lying there.
Yes.
Let's hurry. Lamont, he's writhing in pain. So shocked he's hurt.
Yes. This man was the victim. I'd rather you didn't look at him, Margot. He's been shot through the head.
But he's still alive.
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Chapter 6: What shocking discovery do Lamont and Margo make?
Yes, yes.
Well, you should know that.
One of them is... Mr. Evans. Oh. Mr. Evans.
It shocked me. Who? Who was it? It must have been... It must have been... He's dead.
Thank you, Lamont. Lamont. Why didn't you answer me?
You little fool. This is useless to struggle, senorita. You're coming with me. We are leaving here. Stop biting me, you little spitfire. Now I shall take you for a little horseback ride, senorita. And make the most of it. It shall be the last ride you will ever take. Now, up we go. There you are.
Lamont!
Shut up, you. Come on, Santo. Hey! Lamont!
Hey! Lamont!
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Chapter 7: What is the true nature of the threats in Bad Creek?
You needn't look around for me. I've used my hypnotic power so that you cannot see me.
Who are you?
I am called the Shadow.
The Shadow. I've heard of him.
Now, Mr. Alvarez, we shall remove your mask.
No, no, take your hands off me.
Now we see what you look like. How do you like it?
Why, you are the guy who led Mr. Cranston and me to Bad Creek.
Well, what of it? Why have you tried to frighten people away from Bad Creek? What secret have you here? You've been willing to resort to murder to protect. We like to be alone, that's all. It wouldn't be gold, would it? Answer me. Is it gold? Why don't you find out? On my way in here, I saw that there'd been some recent diggings in this mine.
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Chapter 8: How does the story conclude and what are the implications?
If you pull that switch, you'll kill all of us. Shut up. Why don't you try to stop me from pulling the switch now, Shadow, huh? Wait a minute. Where's that girl?
She must have made a break. And I'm going to do the same.
Me too. Oh, no, you don't. No one is getting out of here alive.
Lamont.
I'm right here, Margo. Where are you? Made it just in time. Are you all right?
Yes. But those people. Those people we left in the mine.
They're buried in there. There's nothing we can do. Awful.
Lamont, how did you know where to look for them?
Very simple, Margo. You remember how we followed the movements of the ghost by recalling the verses of the Alvarez and Carmen Tita song?
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