Dora[/@ch_1] and Boots wander a winding path. Shadows stretch across an old, creaky house with boarded windows, and an eerie mist curls around its broken fence.] Dora clutches her backpack tightly, her eyes wide as she points at the house looming ahead. Boots nervously tugs at her hand, his tail quivering. Bats flutter overhead, and a cold wind rustles the dead leaves around their feet. "Dora, do you hear that creepy sound coming from the house?" "I do, Boots! Maybe we should just turn around and go home..." A sudden clatter from inside the house sends both friends dashing away, their footsteps echoing in the twilight.

Dora[/@ch_1] and Boots race through tangled brush, desperate to put distance between themselves and the haunted house.] Branches snap underfoot, and the duo barely slows to catch their breath. Boots's eyes are wide with fear, and Dora's voice trembles as she tries to reassure him. "It's okay, Boots, we're safe now... but what if the house is really haunted?" "I hope we never have to go back! That was so scary!" They finally reach the edge of the woods, panting, as the first stars begin to twinkle above.

Dora[/@ch_1] and Boots find Geo Umizoomi building shapes with blocks on the soft grass.] Geo Umizoomi is a clever problem-solver with a friendly, reassuring smile, always ready to help friends in need. "Geo, we saw a haunted house in the woods, and something inside scared us away!" "It made scary noises and everything! We ran as fast as we could." "Don't worry, Dora and Boots. Sometimes things aren't what they seem. Let's go check it out together—I'll help you figure out what's really going on."

Geo Umizoomi[/@ch_3] leading the way. The moonlight shines through the trees, casting silver beams over the cracked porch and scattered leaves.] Dora and Boots huddle close behind Geo Umizoomi as they carefully approach the house. The wind whistles through the broken glass, and the mysterious clattering begins again. "Let's listen carefully. Do you hear that? It sounds like it's coming from inside the house—maybe from the kitchen." "Should we look inside?" "I'll go first. Just stay behind me and we'll solve this mystery together."

Boots gasps, but Geo Umizoomi laughs softly, bending down to watch the startled raccoon. "Look, it's just a hungry raccoon making all that noise. The house isn't haunted at all!" "We were scared for nothing! Thank you, Geo, for helping us find out the truth." "I'm so glad it wasn't a ghost. Next time, maybe we won't be so quick to run away!"

Dora[/@ch_1], Boots, and Geo Umizoomi share a laugh on the porch steps. The raccoon munches happily on some crackers, no longer a source of fear.] The night feels warmer now, filled with friendship and relief. The trio waves goodbye to the raccoon, knowing that sometimes, even the scariest mysteries have a simple explanation. "Thank you for being brave with us, Geo!" "Anytime, friends. Remember, together we can solve any problem—even haunted houses." "Let's head home. This was the best adventure ever!"