They spent half a day sucking it out of the vehicles, but then threw out the empty jugs we needed to get refills -- if fuel ever reappeared.

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Vacation towns empty out in the off-season but then fill up again each year, which could get annoying for ghosts who want to settle in year-round.

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At the top of the stairs, he tried the dead light switch again, then closed the iron door behind him and walked out into the empty street.

NEWYORKER: Waiting

Then they were set free, out the front door to run wild in the empty town.

NEWYORKER: Or Else