[Game] Haunted Hallow... Er uh... Holidays VII: The Curse of Eyeless Silas - Final Day - Will stay open until the end of the event.
http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/83...a157aeba93.png Hey guys, Howdy here! [:D] Now every year, during the spooooky Halloween event, I create a game called 'Haunted Halloween' where you, the users, delve into a story chock full of murder, monsters and mayhem. It's a horror-filled fun fest and we all have a good time! Yeah! But this year life kinda took a poop on ol' Howdy, and I went on hiatus. This unfortunately meant I had no time to write a game for Halloween... But you know what? I'm back, the winter event approacheth, and I found some time. Yeah! --- Welcome to the small New England town of Lake Cornwell. Folks here are laid back and easy going. It's the kinda place where everyone says hello, and no one locks their doors. But after tonight... that all may change. [twisted] |
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http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/bc...77a5906351.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/a3...bf4d019c3a.png Kristopher Simpson Lake Cornwell's town librarian. An aspiring author who can't seem to shake off his writer's block. Kristopher is intelligent and sardonic, but has a tendency toward moodiness. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/01...673bf6d085.png Mayor Randy Barton The Mayor of Lake Cornwell. Mayor Barton is suave and sophisticated, but isn't the brightest light on Broadway. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/76...72dea7d7c8.png April Maxwell Owner of the Drop In, Shoppin' grocery and retail store. A smart and indomitable woman, as well as Kristopher's best friend. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/48...502ac7b221.png Shane Campbell Owner of the Oslo Cafe. The epitome of the strong, silent type. A kindhearted man, determined to rise above his family name. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/3e...81be29a2b8.png Tallulah Chapman One of Lake Cornwell's most notorious citizens. A sassy granny who speaks her mind, and does pretty much whatever she wants. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/79...d40f6d679e.png Sheriff Brooke Hamilton Lake Cornwell's local law keeper. Sheriff Hamilton is a dedicated and no-nonsense woman. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/ba...b46e5ee722.png Brian Owen Lake Cornwell's town coordinator. A tightly wound young man, given to over reactions. |
The trek back down the hill into the town proper had been a quiet one, and oddly a peaceful one too. It was the calm before the storm. More people had abandoned the group, fearing their safety. Kristopher didn’t blame them. Some had outright disappeared, most likely meeting their fate in the mayor’s mansion. He would mourn them later. And those that remained were on a mission, to put an end to Eyeless Silas. And he would certainly be waiting, the ghoul. They were mice, being led into the cat’s trap. But they would fight. This was no ghost, Kris thought. This was no demonic entity, or a boogeyman straight for Lake Cornwell’s past. They were going to prove that Eyeless Silas was just as human as they are, and could just as easily be hurt. A thousand times Kristopher had seen the library darkened and empty. But seeing it on this night, with scaffolding encasing the building like a cage, it chilled him far more than the snow. He just wondered what answers could possibly be inside. Kris knew the library from top to bottom, and beyond a book of local lore, there was no mention of Eyeless Silas he could think of. Once inside, it was decided that they should definitely all stick together. They moved through the halls, smaller groups exploring the rooms, but they were never out of earshot. Kristopher was resolute in keeping April and Shane close to him. They were far too important to let out of sight. April was his dearest friend. And all the tragic events of the night made him realize that Shane was just as special. – Every person lost left a growing hole in his heart. He wouldn’t lose them. While he, Shane, April and a handful of others traveled down into the basement, a question suddenly entered Kristopher’s head. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/cb...635a7005c5.png Kristopher: How did he know my name? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/60...1c16560cfa.png Shane: Who? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/c4...5d035fdc00.png Kristopher: Eyeless Silas. Back at the mansion, he called me by my full name. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/e3...c474d343f8.png April: I have to admit, that was pretty freakin’ scary. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/7a...5bedee9405.png Shane: [smiling] Maybe your reputation precedes you, and he read about you being the town wiener. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/93...f31058c333.png Kristopher: [playing along] I am not the town wiener, Shane! I only dressed up as a hot dog once. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/84...ce60c6f845.png April: But it wasn’t even Halloween. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/8e...d315880197.png Kristopher: You just don’t understand cosplay. – But really, how did he know? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: As far as I see it, there are two possible explanations. One, he really is a ghost… http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/a1...39373c17f5.png Kristopher: [rolling his eyes] Doubtful. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: Or two, I hate to say it but… http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/35...a64fcc9f1e.png April: [grimly] He’s one of us. He’s someone that lives in Lake Cornwell. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/66...6de1f3eb53.png Kristopher: But... Why would one of us do something like this? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/50...3c98261a83.png Shane: Secrets run deep. Randy gave his life for that secret. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/40...80e8ae54e3.png Kristopher: [gravely] He said Eyeless Silas was coming for him. And after that he was coming for someone else, for one us. These words hung in the air for a moment, sending chills down their spines. Then from down the hall, woohoohelloppl called out. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: Hey Kris, why is this door taped up? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/89...18a4e15eb1.png Kristopher: [coming back to himself] Oh, the renovators found that when they were tearing down walls. It’s just an old empty storeroom. Randy said there was no need in fixing it up, so it’s just going to be sealed again. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/41...971b723e3c.png April: Wait, Randy made the decision? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/66...6de1f3eb53.png Kristopher: Yeah, he got the council to… [realizing] http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/7a...863b166b85.png Shane: Why would Randy get personally involved? Without another word, the group moved into the abandoned room. Kristopher had picked up a lantern from a nearby workbench, and was now shining it on the room’s rough hewn walls. They were made of stone and definitely old, having remained hidden for at least a hundred years. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/37...a312c77030.png April: [shrugging] It’s empty. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/3b...88f3c9cd5b.png Shane: Try checking the walls. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: [scoffing] What is this, Clue? You think we’re gonna find a hidden… woohoohelloppl trips, and falls against the rooms furthest wall. Catching a small depression, her/his hand pushes inward and the wall slides forward. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/e8...a65034f503.png Kristopher: [investigating] Holy Crap, there’s a passageway leading down! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/98...9696316d24.png April: Well, let’s see if Eyeless Silas is really Colonel Mustard. With lantern in hand, Kristopher took the lead. The passageway sloped downward, deeper and deeper into the earth. Kris couldn’t help but feel like he was leading them to hell. Beyond the light, the darkness was pervasive. But up ahead, at the end of the path, there was a light. Crossing a threshold, the jaw of every single person dropped. Hidden beneath the library was a stone room, almost like a mausoleum. Massive pillars flanked the perimeter, each adorned with a lit kerosene lamp. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/66...6de1f3eb53.png Kristopher: [in awe] What is this place? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/60...1c16560cfa.png Shane: You never knew was this here? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/2e...b2a43319d0.png Kristopher: [dumbstruck] No… I had no idea. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: Hey look, there’s stuff carved into the walls. They’re like shields. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/c4...5d035fdc00.png Kristopher: [inspecting closer] No… They’re coat of arms. … I recognize this. I saw it in Randy’s office. It’s the Barton family crest. Yeah, it says ‘Barton’ right here. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: And here’s the Hamilton's. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/54...83bc070eb4.png April: [pointing] The Cornwell family crest, the Owen family, the Chapman family, and… http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/f3...53c76d33a1.png Shane: [he steps forward and places his hand on the relief] [coldly] The Campbell family crest. My family. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/37...a312c77030.png April: One for each of the six founding families. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/10...a8f2a1fbe6.png woohoohelloppl: Wait, if there’s only six, than what’s that one? Across the room, hidden in shadows, a seventh crest can barely be seen. Kristopher raised his lantern and moved toward the symbol. It’s one he’d never seen before, larger than the others, and more elaborate. And there, in bold letters, was the name ‘Barrows’. Beneath the crest was a stone pedestal, on which a torn piece of parchment sat. Carefully, Kris picked up the document and began to read. ‘We write this declaration, so that God may know our secret, and no one else. It is in this year, the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty-two, that we, the first families of Barrowsville, confess our sins. Four summers ago, we followed General Silas Barrows north, hoping through God’s divine providence to find a land in which to settle. Thus, we came upon the place we would call Barrowsville. And here we lived contented, for a time. General Barrows was our mayor. Justice Nathaniel Cornwell, our judge. Sheriff Josiah Campbell, our law. Edwina Barton, our school teacher. Fletcher Chapman, our blacksmith. Patrick Owen, our merchant. Augustus Hamilton, our reverend. Since it’s founding, Barrowsville has grown by near fifty. We are a peaceful and God-fearing community. But in these latter months, a devil slithered into our midst. And in our frenzy to catch this culprit, we have made a grave mistake. … ‘ http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/66...6de1f3eb53.png Kristopher: [confounded] The rest is gone. … This place they talked about… Lake Cornwell was Barrowsville? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/af...f71aa34337.png Shane: And General Silas Barrows… http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/41...971b723e3c.png April: …Is Eyeless Silas. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/40...80e8ae54e3.png Kristopher: [shaking his head] I don’t understand. We came here for answers, but this only brings up more questions. Why was the town’s name changed, and why was it hidden? What mistake did these people make? And what happened to Silas Barrows? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/33...8f16c0ca14.png April: Wait, think about it... A lot of us have been killed tonight, but... it seems like Eyeless Silas has only been targeting a few people. Norma June, Brian, and Sheriff Hamilton were found with their eyes missing. No one else was. Miss Chapman was chased off a cliff. And the killer followed Mayor Barton alone to his house. What do those people have in common? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/f0...158fe86bf0.png Kristopher: [with foreboding] They’re all descendents of the first families of Lake Cornwell. … Of Barrowsville. Which means… http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/98...7b174e67b3.png Shane: I’m next. Suddenly, a strong wind swept through the chamber, extinguishing the lamps. Screams of panic mingled with cries of pain. In the confusion, the lantern was knocked from Kristopher’s hand and kicked across the room. He reached for it as quickly as he could, and lifted the light. To his horror, woohoohelloppl was no more! Fearful, Kristiopher called out. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/f0...cf3c682bb3.png Kristopher: April! Are you there?! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/24...7486e80a78.png April: [finding his arm] [afraid] I’m here! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/62...70e221cff0.png Kristopher: Shane?! [no answer] Shane, where are you?! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/3c...a6d0e609df.png April: Shane! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/c2...ab300c85ca.png Kristopher: Shane, answer me! Everyone left standing froze, as a terrible laughter echoed across the room. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/3c...3b1ef8ebcd.png Eyeless Silas: [unseen] So now you know part of the story! I bet you’re dying to know the rest! Well dying is the right word! If you’re curious for the remainder of the tale, return to the town hall, to where all it began! And to witness the execution of Shane Campbell! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/a3...459ad55be4.png Kristopher: You son of a bitch! Let him go! http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/3c...3b1ef8ebcd.png Eyeless Silas: [laughing] Don’t keep me waiting! And with that, the room went silent. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/33...8f16c0ca14.png April: Kris… http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/bf...12ff002922.png Kristopher: There’s no time to talk. We have to save Shane. He’s relying on us. http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/8e...8210d20a54.png Location: Lake Cornwell Town Hall Search Options: -- Atrium -- Boiler Room -- Council Chamber -- Document Room -- Laundry Room -- Men’s Restroom -- Storage Room -- Treasury Office Note: Final day will remain open until the end of the event. Paste this form into the thread to play [COLOR="#00519d"][SIZE="5"][B]Today is Day Seven. Time to learn the truth.[/B][/SIZE] Where is everybody? |
http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1b...cccfd18b76.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/7a...353c3e6489.png Location: Lake Cornwell Library Children's Books Every Friday, in the children's section, the library hosts a story time. Normally this is done by volunteers, but one time Kristopher had to do it. And so he read the little kiddies the tale of the Little Mermaid. The original version. The not so happy version. And the kiddies didn't like it. So Kris declared them all philistines and grumpily returned to his office. (Den Lille Havfrue) http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...fbbad8c197.gif Computer Lab You might think a public computer would make some people bold enough to search things they wouldn't at home. But in truth, most Cornwellians are respectful, the largest user base being older folks who need help surfing the web. ... And then there's Tim Cameron. Yeah, Tim's banned from computer lab. (Desktop) http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...a68ad9de67.gif Head Librarian's Office Kristopher was pleased to learn that a sizable budget had been put aside to renovate the head librarian's office. The paint was patchy and ugly, the carpet tattered and smelly, and the walls had dents where Mrs. Butler, the previous head librarian, would bang her head. She was a very high strung woman. (+900g [gold]) Media Room In the media room, citizens can find DVDs and Blu-Rays to rent. You remember doing that, right? Renting movies? The libraries newest flick is about a monster that hides in people's closets. Frightening, perhaps. But given the current situation, it doesn't seem so scary anymore. (It's a MONSTER! D:) http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...9f3ab20c65.gif Periodical's Room The periodical's room is filled with all kinds of newspapers and magazines. One of the most popular magazines is a teen rag called Sweet, filled with fashion, trends, and all kinds of things you can't relate too. I mean look at these wings, you certainly couldn't pull something like that off in your day. (Pure Hatred Wings) http://www.menewsha.com/images/items...dfed87d367.gif Reference Room There's not much to found in the reference room, but on a table there's an open book. On the page are six smudged symbols. Who left this book out, and why does it seem so important? http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1d...5753d1d147.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1d...5753d1d147.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1d...5753d1d147.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1d...5753d1d147.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1d...5753d1d147.png http://www.menewsha.com/img/43187/1d...5753d1d147.png Storage Room Well, you've learned part of the truth. Too bad that info won't do you anymore good. (VICTIM - SEE F.A.Q.) Used Book Store The used book store was Kristopher's idea. Citizens bring in their previously owned books and they're sold second hand. It's not a huge money maker, but it has afforded a new coffee maker in the staff lounge. The last one made coffee that olddly tasted meaty. (+700g [gold]) Where is everybody? |
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Today is Day One. Where are you Norma June?
I'm searching the: Records Room |
Today is Day One. Where are you Norma June?
I'm searching the: founders museum |
Welcome to the event! |
Today is Day One. Where are you Norma June?
I'm searching the: Founder's Museum |
You look so pretty |
Today is Day One. Where are you Norma June?
I'm searching the: [founders museum] |
I keep forgetting to search |
Today is Day One. Where are you Norma June?
I'm searching the: Conference Room |
I love the color |
Today is Day One. Where are you Norma June?
I'm searching the: [Records Room] Hey Howdy its GREAT to have you back and yeah Life's been hard on all of us. I'm glad your back though. 'tackle loves on glomps' hi |
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