Chapter 1: The Arrival
* Seventeen-year-old Judy Bolton arrives at the spooky Blackwood Hall in upstate New York to visit her friend Nancy Drew.
* Nancy is away on a case, but Judy is greeted by Mrs. Wilson, the housekeeper, who reveals that seven ghosts are said to haunt the house.
Chapter 2: A Mysterious Note
* Judy finds a cryptic note in her room, warning her to leave Blackwood Hall.
* She ignores the note and explores the house, discovering a secret passage leading to a hidden room.
Chapter 3: The Screaming Skull
* In the hidden room, Judy encounters a glowing skull that screams and frightens her.
* She suspects that the ghosts are trying to scare her away, but she remains determined to uncover the truth.
Chapter 4: The Other Ghosts
* Judy encounters the other ghosts, including a ghostly dog, a lady in white, and a mysterious stranger.
* Each ghost tells her a different story, hinting at a sinister past and a hidden treasure.
Chapter 5: The Hidden Treasure
* Judy uncovers a map hidden in the fireplace that leads to a treasure buried in the woods.
* She follows the map, accompanied by the ghostly stranger, who turns out to be a former owner of Blackwood Hall.
Chapter 6: The Trapped Ghosts
* Judy discovers that the ghosts are trapped in the house by an evil entity.
* She realizes that the treasure is the key to freeing them, but she must first confront the evil spirit.
Chapter 7: The Final Confrontation
* Judy and the ghostly stranger face off against the evil entity in a battle of wits and courage.
* Judy uses her quick thinking and the treasure to trap the entity, freeing the ghosts and restoring peace to Blackwood Hall.
Chapter 8: The Aftermath
* With the ghosts now at rest, Judy and Mrs. Wilson prepare to leave Blackwood Hall.
* Judy reflects on her adventure and the realization that even in the face of fear, courage and determination can triumph.