The people that we aim the haunted houses at are kids in high school and college, kids that have a lot more disposable income.

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But some older people still appear to be haunted about by obstacles from their past, such as failing the 11-plus school entrance exams.

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He haunted the library and rarely skipped class, heading to the gym most days after school to practice boxing, said his classmate, Luis Vasquez.

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