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[grimgrinningghosts]

[You wake up and instantly realize something is wrong.

There is a vague feeling of dread hanging in the air and, as comfortable as this bed is, there’s just something off about everything, even before you open your eyes. The dread only grows when you open your eyes and realize that you are in a completely unfamiliar room. One that has clearly seen better days at that.

As you explore your room, you will soon find a bedroom key resting on the dresser along with a note]

Welcome, esteemed guest, to our humble abode. We hope that you enjoy your stay in this Phantom Manor, as we expect you to stay with us for a very long time.

Feel free to make yourself at home as you enjoy what this manor has to offer, whether it’s the library, our projection room, or our famous wax museum. We’re sure you will find great joy

However, before you can get too comfortable, we ask you to please come to the portrait gallery at noon so we can discuss your stay here.

We eagerly await to meet you.

-Your Host

[The uncomfortable feeling doesn’t let up as you leave the safety of your bedroom. The manor seems old and decrepit, almost like it would fall over at the slightest breeze. Despite that, anyone who tries to escape will soon realize that the walls are unusually sturdy, and there are no doors that would seemingly lead to the outside world.

Still, at least you’re not alone in this scenario, if the other bedroom doors are any indications. Maybe there are a few more people coming out of their bedrooms too, so you have someone to talk toif you want to try to figure out what's going on. But if the 30 bios in the foyer hall are any indication, whoever has you here did not do this on accident. Whatever you’re here for, it seems like you’re here for a reason.

But hey, what’s the use of being pessimistic about this? Maybe it’s all an innocent situation… right?]

Comments

[downtonabbeast]

[...the fuck is this? the fuck is you? It's lucky he's spent years living with sentient housewares, otherwise a giant reptile would be a lot more startling than it is.]

I'm- no. Of course not. [He draws in a breath. So he's not the only one here, wherever here even is.] I'm looking for a young woman, her name is Belle.

[bayoublues]

Oh! That makes a lot more sense. Sorry 'bout that.

[Well it looks like he's not going to hurt him. That's good!]

Uh, if you want, I could...help you find her? I've explored a lil' but I haven't seen very much...well, besides the foyer. There's some stuff written about the other people bein' kept here.

[downtonabbeast]

It's an understandable mistake. I know my outward appearance is startling to say the least. [He's terrifying, he gets it.]

If she's nearby I would appreciate the help finding her, yes.

[bayoublues]

Alrighty! What does she look like? D'ya know where she might go in a situation like this?

[He's trying to be helpful as he can--he doesn't remember seeing a Belle in the foyer bios, but maybe he misread something. Gotta stay hopeful for this guy.]

[downtonabbeast]

She's not very tall. [Beast, you are like seven foot one.] Her hair is brown and so are her eyes. If she's here and already awake...she's likely already exploring and trying to find others.

[bayoublues]

Oh. Oh dang. Well, I've seen someone with brown hair and brown eyes...I think. But if I remember correctly, it said her name was Molly. But we could go check it out, if you'd like!