Beetlejuice and the Birthday Ghoul

Chapter 31: Carol's Surprise Death Day Bash

In the eccentric realm of the Netherworld, where chaos and celebration go hand in hand, the citizens, along with Beetlejuice and Lydia, conspired to organize the ultimate surprise Death Day party for the spirited specter, Carol. The preparations were shrouded in secrecy as decorations adorned with ghostly whimsy and mischievous laughter filled the spectral streets.

The day arrived, and as the clock struck the spectral hour, a mysterious figure wearing a straw hat appeared before Carol's ghostly form. It was none other than Beetlejuice, with a sly grin stretching across his skeletal features.

"Guess what, Specter? We've got a surprise for you! Follow the party hats, kid!"

Curiosity twinkled in Carol's ghostly eyes as she followed a trail of floating party hats that led her to a hidden location in the Netherworld. As she approached, the cheers and whispers of the waiting citizens echoed in the air.

Suddenly, the crowd erupted into a spirited rendition of "Happy Death Day to You." Ms. Argentina, embodying the essence of Marilyn Monroe, stood atop a floating platform, her ghostly gown billowing in the otherworldly breeze.

♪ Happy Death Day to You, Happy Death Day to You, Happy Death Day, dear Carol, Welcome to the Netherworld crew! ♪

Ms. Argentina's sultry voice, tinged with spectral charm, serenaded Carol with the twisted melody. As the final notes echoed, the partygoers erupted into cheers and applause.

Beetlejuice, with his trademark flair, presented Carol with a cake adorned with a miniature One Piece pirate ship. "Ahoy, Captain Carol D. Specter! We've sailed the ghostly seas to celebrate your Death Day!"

Carol, a mix of surprise and delight painted across her ethereal features, couldn't help but feel a warm glow in her spectral heart. The citizens, Lydia, and Beetlejuice reveled in the joyful chaos that surrounded the surprise party.

The celebration continued with ghostly games, dancing, and a whirlwind of spectral confetti. The citizens, embodying the peculiar spirit of the Netherworld, hoisted Carol onto their shoulders, making her the spectral queen of the moment.

As the party reached its peak, Beetlejuice leaned towards Lydia and whispered, "This is one Death Day celebration they won't forget anytime soon."

The Netherworld, bathed in a surreal glow of celebration, bore witness to the joyous surprise party that unfolded for Carol. Among the floating party hats, spectral confetti, and the ghostly echoes of Marilyn Monroe's song, Carol felt a sense of belonging in the unconventional family of the Netherworld.

And so, in the style of the Beetlejuice cartoon, the surprise Death Day bash became a legendary event—a testament to the unpredictable and joyous nature of the afterlife, where even death days were cause for spirited celebration.