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Post 1 - Notes to writers and introduction to the Haunted Mansion Challenge.
Post 2 - Full list of Rules and Guidelines for the contestants of the Haunted Mansion Challenge, and some notable spooks and happenings.
Post 3 - Lyle Conner's profile
Post 4 - Amy Bell's profile
Post 3 - Rodger Miles
Post 1 - Notes to writers and introduction to the Haunted Mansion Challenge.
Post 2 - Full list of Rules and Guidelines for the contestants of the Haunted Mansion Challenge, and some notable spooks and happenings.
Post 3 - Lyle Conner's profile
Post 4 - Amy Bell's profile
Post 3 - Rodger Miles
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To writer;
There are 3 journals here of the three constant constants of the story. The other 9 are up you, which can be your own OCs or somebody you made up on the spot to fit inn.
There are 3 journals here of the three constant constants of the story. The other 9 are up you, which can be your own OCs or somebody you made up on the spot to fit inn.
Not too long ago, there was a commercial on Channel 11, running only once early Tuesday morning, just around 2am. I honestly don't remember why I was up at all back then. I had school that morning, had to get up at 5. I haven't watch TV for years. My computer had replaced the rectangular box a long time ago. It was just standing there out of habit and to fill up the empty space by the corner. A bit of the miracle the old thing worked at all. A press of a button, some comedy, and then it started rolling just about as I was to fetch another cup of coffee. If anything, it looked more like a lazy, low budget slideshow with some badly put together text than adverticment. The voice-over though, was ominous, booming and most of all; alluring. It was most definitively a man, a well gown one, sounding suspiciously alike the man announcing at the local Hell House set up every Halloween. "Good evening, night dwellers". I fell back into the sofa, forgetting the wake-up drink I so badly needed. "Take a look around. No, really, let your eyes wander. What do you see? What you have always seen of course. Nothing has change from the last time you checked, and why would it? That is just how it is. Now, ask yourself, examine yourself and your soul; when was the last time you felt excitement? Hm? An unexpected sale last week? You almost missed your train? Lost your phone in the park? Ah, that is what I thought. It has been a while. Now, what would you do if... I could offer you a solution to your boredom? Give you an experience that would shake you to the very core of your being? Let you live something so spectacular and frightening that you would never forget it? Would you take it? Yes, no?". There was a long silence. Nothing on the screen, no sound in the room, and yet I was glued to the television. Yeah, sure, it would be nice to have something breathing down your neck a bit. "Excellent!" the voice suddenly exclaimed. A phone number suddenly appeared on the screen. I quickly dug up the cellphone from under the pillows, desperate not to miss the number. The commercial on the other hand, seemed to have plenty of time. I scribbled it down, just in case, and began typing the numbers as carefully as I could. Now that I think about it, he never asked us to call. It rang three times, and somebody picked it up; a woman. "Thank you for participating in the Haunted Mansion Challenge. Name please?". I answered quickly. "Good, good. Nigel said you would call.Well, good luck to you sweetie, you're going to need it. You'll be hearing from us soon". "Wait, don't hang up!". The line was dead. Ugh, how great, just typical! Hanging up on me the second I call. Could it get any worse? I need coffee...
I took a deep breath, and stuffed the notebook down the backpack. I still couldn't shut my eyes. I had so many questions. Who was Nigel, why didn't they ask for my address, what was the Haunted Mansion Challenge and most importantly of all; why would they expect a call from me to participate? Was this a practical joke of some sort? It felt like it once I thought it over. Why was I so eager in the first place?
A week later a got a letter. The content was as followed;
Congratulations, applicant!
By breaking the seal of the envelope you have agreed to join and play the Haunted Mansion Challenge. Please remember to read the Rules and Guidelines thoroughly on the other side of the paper.
We are looking forward to seeing you and the other 11 contestants very soon. Good luck and aim for the 1 million dollar price!
Meet up at Grand Plaza, October 15th, 06:00am for transportation to the challenge area.
The game begins at the Mansion, October 15th, 06:00pm.
The game ends at the Mansion, November 1st, 12:01am
Transportation home will begin at the Mansion, November 1st, 04:00am.
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Rules and Guidelines
As a contestant you are allowed to bring 50 kilos of luggage for your stay. It is not recommended to bring food or items that can be considered weapons. Everything will be provided for you.
Devices that provide communication with the world outside of the Mansion are prohibited.
Not showing up at the the Grand Plaza, October 15th, 6am, means you have resigned from the Haunted Mansion Challenge and it's impossible to apply for the challenge again.
Once you have boarded on Grand Plaza, it is impossible to resign from the challenge.
Under no circumstances should contestants be alone. Always be in a group of two or more for safety reasons.
More detailed rules about the game, off limit areas, items not to be touched and other dangers will be provided at the Mansion.
By breaking the seal of the envelope you have agreed to join and play the Haunted Mansion Challenge. Please remember to read the Rules and Guidelines thoroughly on the other side of the paper.
We are looking forward to seeing you and the other 11 contestants very soon. Good luck and aim for the 1 million dollar price!
Meet up at Grand Plaza, October 15th, 06:00am for transportation to the challenge area.
The game begins at the Mansion, October 15th, 06:00pm.
The game ends at the Mansion, November 1st, 12:01am
Transportation home will begin at the Mansion, November 1st, 04:00am.
__________________________________________________
Rules and Guidelines
As a contestant you are allowed to bring 50 kilos of luggage for your stay. It is not recommended to bring food or items that can be considered weapons. Everything will be provided for you.
Devices that provide communication with the world outside of the Mansion are prohibited.
Not showing up at the the Grand Plaza, October 15th, 6am, means you have resigned from the Haunted Mansion Challenge and it's impossible to apply for the challenge again.
Once you have boarded on Grand Plaza, it is impossible to resign from the challenge.
Under no circumstances should contestants be alone. Always be in a group of two or more for safety reasons.
More detailed rules about the game, off limit areas, items not to be touched and other dangers will be provided at the Mansion.
I flipped the paper over several times, reading the Rules and Guidelines over and over again. Impossible to resign once inn? Safety reasons? Dangers? I'm not actually going through with this, am I?
... I think I am.
The Haunted Mansion Challenge
The Haunted Mansion Challenge is a challenge set up by a man named Nigel, in his Winter home up North in Seattle. What he looks like nobody knows, but he's always available when you need help. The challenge is quite the simple one; live in the Mansion from the 15th of October till over Halloween, and you've won. This of course, means that everyone who wins will win 1 million dollars each, IF they survive that is. Nigel hasn't set anything up in the house, except the help phones (see Rules and Guidelines below) and providing their daily needs. The Mansion is haunted all on it's own, and Nigel has recorded every single spook and happening there. If things get real bad, Nigel will send an exorcist to assist the contestants, but there are no guarantees it will work. If there is a death, Donald will come to pickup the corpse and contact the family. Donald is the groundskeeper by the way. You won't notice much of him unless you're inn on the Mini Challenges.
The Haunted Mansion Challenge is a challenge set up by a man named Nigel, in his Winter home up North in Seattle. What he looks like nobody knows, but he's always available when you need help. The challenge is quite the simple one; live in the Mansion from the 15th of October till over Halloween, and you've won. This of course, means that everyone who wins will win 1 million dollars each, IF they survive that is. Nigel hasn't set anything up in the house, except the help phones (see Rules and Guidelines below) and providing their daily needs. The Mansion is haunted all on it's own, and Nigel has recorded every single spook and happening there. If things get real bad, Nigel will send an exorcist to assist the contestants, but there are no guarantees it will work. If there is a death, Donald will come to pickup the corpse and contact the family. Donald is the groundskeeper by the way. You won't notice much of him unless you're inn on the Mini Challenges.
