Story arc #9 A Haunted House Party
You Keep Waiting
But will anyone come to the door?
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You continue to wait by the door for a good while, darting your head around to check if there is anyone else nearby.
The fountain continues to flow, but other than that and the chilly wind sapping your rough skin, there is no sound.
Suddenly, a click pops up at the door, and you jolt your head back toward it.
The door opens slightly, and within the crack is a man with lizard-like skin.
He stares at you, almost dumbfounded, especially given how you’re completely naked. But even so, he asks you a question.
With a forked tongue, he says, “Do you have a scheduled meeting with The Lady, or are you an invited guest?”
His question stands out as quite confusing, since you’re not sure what is happening or why you’re here, but you try your best to respond honestly.
You say, “No. Neither of those things. I’m just really confused about why I’m even here, and desperately need some answers. It’s getting cold out here and I opened the gate since this place caught my eye.”
He says, “Wait… did you crawl out of The Black Wood? You smell an awful lot like it.”
“Yeah, the forest? I was just out from there a while ago but…can I please come inside? I can barely tolerate this cold any longer.”
He stares you down, unsure of what to do, as if trying to follow procedure.
He says, “Well, since you’re naked, you’re obviously not hiding any weapons on you, so a body check wouldn’t be necessary…”
The door begins to creak open further, until more of the man is revealed.
He’s wearing a poofy black dress, decorated with pins covered in various symbols, and his reptilian tail slides out a little.
He says, “I shall permit you entry to Gloomhall Estate. However, I would advise that you be given a bath and be put to bed for the time being.”
With a scaly hand, he motions you to enter and so you do.
From a nearby rack, he grabs a long cloth and wraps your body with it, so you’re not walking around naked.
Your eyes are bathed in the most decadent architecture imaginable.
The room consists of a large lobby with a black and white checkered floor, with the mansion’s crest situated in the center as a circle.
The walls are made of a fine dark red oak, ornated with spectacular paintings.
Near the ceiling are unique golden molds, which accentuate the center where a hand-carved chandelier sits, with its brilliant light illuminating the room.
You walk with the lizard up a set of stairs at the back of the lobby, which leads to a set of hallways.
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