Part 3: Chapters 48, 49, and 50 Summary

At the sound of the shot the witch screams and falls to the ground. At the same time, Will and Jim both wake up out of their trances. The crowd becomes agitated, wondering what has happened. Mr. Halloway knows that the witch is dead, although he is not sure what killed her. Mr. Dark yells at the crowd that everything is fine and that the show is over, and everyone should go home. The carnival lights begin to flicker and go out.

Mr. Halloway and Will run towards the Mirror Maze to rescue Jim. After they are inside the maze the lights go out and it is pitch black. Will finds a match in his pocket and lights it. Mr. Halloway is momentarily spooked by the multiple reflections of himself, but lets out a loud laugh. This causes all...