Snippet #2242933

I arrived at the mansion, nervous. As I prepared to step out of the car, I remembered that I needed to put my mask on. Gently, I slipped on the beautiful golden mask and opened the door. I smoothed out the skirt of my black dress and sighed in a mix of emotions. While I was glad that I was away from my stepfather, I was a bit wary of this whole thing. And pretty much freaked out. And scared.Two burly men walked towards me, and I froze. "Alright, miss, come with us." one of them said. The other made a movement as if to grab my arm, and I whispered, "Can I just... walk behind you? I promise I won't run." They looked at each other, then back at me, and nodded. Trailing behind them, I took in the sights, which were not that much. Dark forest surrounded the immense mansion. "We're here," one man said. "Enter, miss," the other growled. I walked into the mansion to see a group of people not much older/younger than I was.

"Welcome, Children! I am so glad you have arrived. Some of us are running late, so we will just have a little bit of fun. When they arrive we will continue as planned. Until then, I would like the lovely ladies to follow Jerome up to your floor. Jerome wave your hand high, so the ladies can see it. Alright, you may be off now, to the third floor. Now for our handsome heroes, If you would follow Alexander he will show you to your floor. Now don't go wandering off of your floor, unless to a lower floor event. Alexander do the same as Jerome, show them to the second floor. I hope you all enjoy your stay, there will be arrangements for you to do things on your floor."

Children? What? You don't kidnap your children! I cleared my throat. "Um," I squeaked, then cleared my throat a bit quieter. "Hi?" I called out, much louder this time. The ringing left by my speaking made me cringe a little. Maybe I'd been too loud...