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Green Minuet
Current Location: operating room
b]Direction: south
Keys Found: one two


Zeerah had finally begun to learn his lesson when exploring this house, and was very careful about creaking open the door in the direction he was pretty sure was south. Peeking his head around the door, he almost noped the door shut immediately. Those ominous figures standing around... surely it was a mannequin, twitching on the operating table. Zeerah stood stock still for a moment, trying to control his breathing. Were they just standees or were there actually people dressed up to add flavour to the rooms? How many people were in on this? 'I suppose the effects have been pretty impressive.' He thought, trying to rationalise the horrifyingly realistic scene before him. It was time, he decided, to utilise his skills. It wasn't cheating - not really - he wasn't going through walls or anything, he just really, really didn't want to see any creepy heads swivel in his direction.

The hybrid barely had to concentrate these days to fade himself, giving himself the ability to drift along and phase through obstacles. Zeerah used this trick to silently glide around the room, hoping the figures - if they weren't just mannequins, how dumb would he look then? - didn't notice him. He was heading straight for the door, not wanting to bother searching this too-creepy-for-even-him room, when he heard the hissing behind him. Stifling a gasp, he turned to see all of the shadowy figures snap their heads to look at the vespercat. They began to loom towards the familiar, who stood its ground with an arched back, hissing at its oncoming assailants. Zeerah was about to run and snatch up the cat when a glint caught his eye - the figure on the operating table had a key... sticking out its open chest. With a muffled 'eughhh' noise, he plucked the key from cavity, releasing it with a small 'plop' and spray of blood. With a face of disgust, he hastily ran through the figures - it always felt weird phasing through people - and scooped up the vespercat. Without turning around, he raced to the door, forcing it open and slamming it shut behind him. "<********. That."

T'kani skipped along happily into the haunted house, only a little spooked that the door seemed to lock behind them. That was probably just for effect. Besides, Noelan was there, nothing bad would happen.

She looked around at the foyer, spotting a few things here and there that seemed out of place. The stairs going up for starters, it didn't even look like there was a second floor to this place! At least there was the barrier there to prevent most folks.

With only two directions to pick from, she looked between the two identical doors, unsure of which way might be more fun.

Suddenly a young (but tall) chimera burst out of the room to the west screaming, apparently having been spooked a little too much. Though she was a few feet shorter, she ran up to the girl and enveloped her in a warm fluffy hug, sort of as a "Don't worry, you're safe now" gesture, before letting her go again.

That taken care of, she also decided that direction must be the more interesting one! And pointed to the door when Noelan asked, nearly bouncing on her heels in excitement.

Zelig drew in a musty breath and wrinkled his nose, as a Cop he should be used to odors but he never got used to it. Squinting his eyes against the torchlight he sees he has inadverently found the dungeon. There is all sort of torture instruments everywhere laying haphazardly. Even cages with remnants of skeletons in them! 'Either the host is very good at this or this is a crime scene!" with that he began to investigate the contents of the cage, taking his sweet time. Finally deciding it was all a joke/prank, he looked about over the walls and there on a hook is a key! Excited he rushed over, slipping in the dark puddles that lined the floor and flailed about before catching his balance grabbing the key and hitting the wall.

Grimacing he put the 2nd key in his pocket, thinking the object was to find 2 keys to find your way out of this "funhouse" and he had now where was the way out? Peering around slowly he notices a tunnel dug in the corner of a wall where it was dry and decided to try to see where it went.

"Knowing my luck there will be a clown waiting for me on the other side of that tunnel""That red weird round nose and that white face paint, gleaming with all sorts of colors it's gross!" shuddering he began to dig the dirt out of the way and climbed down and through the tunnel.

The entryway is an enormous hall that you can’t help but feel small in. Stony gargoyles leer down at you from overhead, while a tall grandfather clock ticks loudly off in the corner. A once regal now threadbare carpet guides you either to the left or the right to the adjoining rooms. Straight ahead, the stairs have been roped off, clearly off limits to guests.

A chill draft sweeps through the room, and suddenly the clock begins to chime. The sound seems to shake the whole house. Time to get a move on!

North: There’s only one way out, and it’s not the door behind you.
East: An ominous door.
South: The way is blocked.
West: An ominous door.

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Aria Starstone

A long hallway stretches in front of you, thick with dust and cobwebs. Clusters of egg sacs dangle from the ceiling. Closer to the floor are wrapped cocoons that occasionally twitch and stretch. Muffled groans can be heard coming from within.

North: Continue.
East: An ominous door.
South: Continue.
West: The way is blocked.

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Sara Siren Noire

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A dingy, low wattage bulb hangs overhead. Despite the poor lighting, the pantry looks otherwise harmless. It’s packed full of things like jams, canned vegetables, pre-packaged meals, and cleaning supplies. Actually, you’re pretty sure you’re not supposed to be here. Oops.


North: An ominous door.
East: Continue…? There’s a door to a cellar...
South: The way is blocked.
West: The way is blocked.

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