#1 - P.I.E Investigations: Key To The Past (VenturianTale Fan-Fiction)

Chapter 2: A Familiar Face

Toast didn't want to tell Ghost, but he had no choice. So he said "Look at this picture Sir. The box/human like figure in black crayon. The only identity or ghost that is like that is Cardboard Friend, and the drawing shows the identity holding a little boys hand."

Ghost pointed out "Nice work Toast. So it's Cardboard Friend. What do you know about it?"

Toast proclaimed "Not much. But I do have the book in the car. Want me to go and get it?"

Ghost replied "Yes, but I'll meet you in the car." Toast walked outside to the car as Ghost went up to Mr. Par. "Mr. Par, me and my partner are going to step out for a moment."

Mr. Par stated "Alright, I'll be upstairs if you need me, or have any more questions."

Ghost walked outside to the car and saw Toast near the hood, flipping thru the pages."So, what do you got Toast?"

Toast began "Alright found it. Cardboard Friend is a level 5 identity. This ghost has the power and ability to go into someone's mind and drive them insane. In a matter of time it sucks the life force out of you to get more energy to stay alive as a spirit."

Ghost sighed and thought "Cardboard... Cardboard Friend, the name sounds familiar for some reason."

Toast addressed "Really? Have you come in contact with the identity before, Sir?"

Ghost puzzled "Um, not that I can remember."

Toast reminded "Oh remember the episode you had in Jersey, when I was at Rake's wedding?"

Ghost spoke "Oh right, but the thing is I don't remember anything from that day."

Toast worried "Do you want to stay here Sir? I don't want you to have another episode, and then be all confused again."

Ghost admitted "No I'm fine. Let's get back in the house so we can..." he thought of something.

Toast asked "Um, Sir? We can what?"

Ghost said "Have you seen his sons at all tonight?"

Toast said "Now that you mention it. I haven't actually. What are you trying to get at Sir?"

Ghost continued "What if they are not real? What if Cardboard Friend made them up?"

Toast questioned "How is that possible?"

Ghost thought "I got it. Ron and his wife are real but there so called sons are not. The paranormal identity manipulated them to think they have kids."

Toast addressed "Sir that is a brilliant theory, but is it true?"

Ghost smiled "Well, why don't we find out?"

Toast and Ghost walked back into the house, looked around to see if there was any pictures of the sons. Just as they both suspected there was no pictures. Ghost stated "Toast, keep on looking around for any clues on what else the paranormal identity a.k.a Cardboard Friend is trying to do. I am going to talk to Mrs. And Mr. Par. Wish me luck Toast."

Toast sighed "Well Sir good luck and be careful." Ghost was started to walk upstairs. Toast was walking around the kitchen, but there was nothing that would help. He went to the bathroom on the first floor and noticed that the mirror was broken.

Meanwhile, Ghost was upstairs and overheard an argument in one of the rooms. He knew it was them, as he was listening. It was about their marriage. The door swung open and Mrs. Par walked out "I wish I have never met your sorry butt, you'll see the divorce papers tomorrow. Jerk!" she looked at Ghost "What are you looking at Ghost Buster? If you are looking for someone to bust its jerk in the bedroom!!"