Chapter 1: The Cry Heard 'Round the Neighborhood
The town is gripped by terror as nightly wails echo through the streets. Everyone has a theory: a banshee, a heartbroken widow, or even a ghost opera singer. Tim, the local mailman, declares he's seen her, only to admit he tripped over a trash can in fear. Chaos erupts when a group of teens tries to film her for YouTube but runs screaming after she cries, “Have you seen my children?”
Chapter 2: Lost Children, Found Comedy
Local amateur detective Sally vows to crack the case. She discovers that “the lost children” are actually...cats. The Wailing Woman, real name Bella, is devastated because her neighbor stole her kittens for a bizarre cat fashion show. A comedic chase ensues, ending with Bella winning her kittens back—but she still wails for dramatic flair.
Chapter 3: Crybaby Conundrum
Bella’s cries accidentally go viral as “the saddest ASMR channel.” Influencers flock to her, trying to replicate her iconic “whale wail.” Bella is oblivious until her face appears on “WailTok.” She hilariously tries to monetize her fame, promoting useless products like "tear-proof eyeliner." Meanwhile, she wails louder, hoping her "real kids" might find her.
Chapter 4: The Haunted Food Truck
To fund her "search," Bella starts a food truck called Ghostly Good Grub. Her "Sobbing Sausages" and "Howling Hot Dogs" attract lines of ghost hunters and goth teens. She becomes an unwitting entrepreneur. Trouble brews when rival food truck Spooky Snacks accuses her of stealing their customers. A cry-off ensues.
Chapter 5: Spectral Soap Opera
Sally discovers Bella’s true story: her husband ran off with her karaoke rival, leaving her to parent three unruly kids who once hid during a game of hide-and-seek. Bella blames herself, but her kids reappear only to demand ice cream money. Their reunion is heartwarming until they bolt again, laughing.
Chapter 6: Who Let the Ghosts Out?
A séance goes hilariously wrong when ghost pets, disgruntled spirits, and a talking parrot show up. Bella bonds with a ghost named Hank, who offers her terrible parenting advice. The séance organizer tries to scam Bella, but she outwits him using her wails as a "sonic weapon."
Chapter 7: Cry Me a River (Literally)
Bella’s wailing causes burst pipes and flooding. She’s fined by the city but gets recruited to help fill a dried-up reservoir. The mayor hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony where Bella’s "performance" brings tears to the audience—literally, as they’re drenched. Bella revels in her new “hero” status.
Chapter 8: The Ghostbuster’s Worst Day
A bumbling ghostbuster named Larry arrives, claiming he can “silence” Bella. Instead, he becomes her reluctant sidekick, helping her craft “Wailing Tours” for tourists. Their banter is a hit, with Bella constantly outsmarting Larry, who ends up trapped in a fake ghost net.
Chapter 9: Parent-Teacher Conference from Beyond
Bella’s “lost kids” are revealed to be mischievous ghost children who skipped to another dimension because “Mom’s wails are embarrassing.” They wreak havoc in the spirit world until Bella shows up to “yell” them back into behaving. Her maternal nagging leaves even ghosts in stitches.
Chapter 10: Boo-hoo in Love
Bella meets Hank, a karaoke-loving ghost, at a haunted open mic night. He’s smitten by her wails, mistaking them for passionate singing. They duet on Total Eclipse of the Heart, shaking both realms. Bella finally finds love, realizing her wails have brought joy—not fear—to the world.
