Ouija Board

The Ouija board is a symbol of empty connection in "Ava Wrestles the Alligator." Ava uses it to speak to her late mother after her encounter with the gypsy Bird Man, but she only pretends to make the board speak to her.

Diabolical Goggles

The diabolical goggles are a symbol of a desire for answers in "Haunting Olivia." Timothy and his brother use the goggles to track down their sister's ghost.

Dreams

Dreams are a symbol of isolation and loneliness in “Z.Z.’s Sleep-Away Camp for Disordered Dreamers.” Elijah and his friends all experience strange dreams that set them apart from everyone else in the world, and their greatest hope is to escape that loneliness and bond with one another--even at the expense of the dead sheep.

Planisphere

The planisphere is a symbol of loss in “The Star-Gazer’s Log of Summer-Time Crime.” Oliver...