From: An anonymous benefactor
Message: The night air was brisk as you walked down the street. Being out alone at this late hour was never ideal, especially in such a big city, but what could you do? Work needed you to close, and you needed the hours. Sighing, you kept your pace quick and gaze straight, not wanting to attract any unwanted attention. A muffled chuckle and a flash of color caught your attention, though, and as you looked up, you couldn't help but feel your stomach drop. A group of people, dressed almost entirely in black, stood in front of you, leaning against a wall. The strangest thing about them, though, was where the color that caught your attention came from. Each figure had on an ornate animal mask, each a brilliant color. Stopping in your tracks, you debate over whether to just keep walking or to cross the street. Before you could decide, one of the figures breaks away from the group. The girl in front of you was petite, at least six inches shorter than you were, and extremely thin. A soft voice came from behind the bright red goat mask she were wearing, addressing you. "Hello stranger... a gift for a sweet woman." She handed you a yellow box, tied with a red ribbon, before giggling softly and skipping away to the group again. Eyeing the package, you quickly went back to walking, muttering a thank you as you passed. You didn't open it until you got home, but before doing so, you read the small note attached to the ribbon.
"For the lonely woman,
perhaps walking alone at night isn't the best idea? You never know what you might meet out there. Take this gift as a warning.
Sincerely, Ilsa of the Deadly Dozen"