Why is the town empty? This is very strange...

Jack walked down the street.
The whole town was about to meet.
He walked passed the fountain wondering on this event.
Jack knew his time would be wisely spent.
The streets were empty with no ghouls.
No fools about either, not even the pools.
Jack frowns, and finally reaches the hall, which was as big as a mall.
Jack felt so small, but he didn't care, he looked back seeing everything bare.
No screams, screeches, spooks, or leeches.
All is quiet in the square.
Jack was prepared, he turned the knob and threw back the doors and he was adored.
All his friends jumped from thier spots yelling "Surprise Jack!"
This was no hack. They wore party hats, had presents in their hands.
A surprised shook his head and greeted his friends.
A monster came bringing a cake, saying "Here lies Jack."
Oh for goodness sake! The party was all for him.
Only one more thing was to be said for this day....
SURPRISE JACK!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!