Tom Buckley is driven by a relentless need to question and dismantle illusions, often putting him at odds with those who accept things at face value. His skepticism borders on obsession, pushing him to confront even the most deeply held beliefs with an almost ruthless intensity. Despite his abrasive exterior, this fervor stems from a profound desire to protect people from being misled or harmed by falsehoods. In this story, the reader is Tom's TA, and they go on a ghost hunt.