The Stanton Murder- Mystery story.
https://i.postimg.cc/kGrJ5db0/Screenshot-45.jpg Evelyn was new to Hickory Hollow, having moved here from upstate New York. She stepped off the train and took a deep breathe of fresh air and looked ar...
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Edward: You would be surprised at how many people don't have the ability to grasp this concept. You do not have to worry - unless of course you believe that a dead man is a threat." He smiles again. His eyes do not reflect any malevolence - only... a certain air of confidence.
Evelyn: "I do not feel threatened by you." She nodded. "If I did, I wouldn't be casually talking to you."
Edward seemed pleased, and even chuckled a little at this. "My, you might be the most open-minded person I have ever met." He smiled, his dark eyes reflecting a hint of kindness now. "Then if you are not threatened, may I have the honor of inquiring why you've bought this house?"
"It might absolutely sound crazy, but while I was browsing for homes in Hickory Hollow, something about this home caught my attention. I enjoy historical homes, but something just seemed to say this is the right house. I don't know, I just got good vibes from it. And I must say, I entered a bidding war to get it. I almost didn't. But I wanted THIS house."
As they spoke she heard a group of teens about to vandalize the property. She gets up and looks out the window
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Edward's ears perk up as the conversation is interrupted by a faint noise. He stands, and joins you at the window. Outside, you see a group of men in their late teens and early twenties. The group seems to be making a game out of seeing who can hit the house with a baseball first. They are moving with reckless abandon, and if they continue they will likely cause damage to your new home.
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Evelyn slowly walks downstairs and opens the front door "hello may I help you?"
As she opens the door, the group of men seem to freeze for a moment. The oldest looking of the group, a boy with black hair and al cap, speaks. "Oh, uh, yeah. We were just having a bit of fun, nothing much." He looks back up at the rest of his friends as if to get their approval - the group seems to all nod, their faces blank of any remorse for their actions.
"You were gonna vandalize the home yes? Sit down. I would like to explain to you all why vandalizing a home, especially this home, is not a wise idea." She gave them a glare that sent chills down their spine. They did as she said.
The oldest of the group (he looks maybe 19 or 20, and seems to be the one most in charge of the rest of the children) looks uncomfortable. He sits down, and his friends follow. He looks at his friends, looking for an excuse to leave - but no one budges. They sit down. They have all clearly fallen under her charm.
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"The home has a life you know... Look at the windows, they are the very eyes of the home. They watch your every movement." She points to the window. "Did you know when you vandalize a home, it makes the house angry... And you never want to make a house angry." She said eerily.
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The boys look terrified. No one utters a word - and she feels a tinge of guilt; the last thing she wanted to do was terrify these men. None of them seem to be evil, just misguided. "But..." she continues "sometimes, if these poor homes become too angry, they do things in retaliation." The boys glance at the windows, like they expect to see the face of an angry, sentient house ready to do battle.
"Even the trees can hear you, listen carefully and you can hear the voices of years gone by." She smirked
Edward remains in the shadows, but he decides to put his ghostly powers to use.
A faint sound of footsteps appears in the doorway. The boys all look towards the sound - no one is there. A shadow appears at the other end of the house... and it slowly begins to glide towards the boys. They see a dark figure approaching them, and they all let out a collective scream.
The boys scream again. One of them, seemingly the most brave of the group, stands up to face the shadow. His hands tremble, but he is standing up for his friends. It is at this moment that Evelyn notices that Edward is not visible, but she can hear his thoughts. He whispers "keep going," and she feels the presence of others within the house, watching.
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She glares at them "When hinges creak in doorless chambers." Her voice says with eerieness "And strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls." Edward ups his ghostly powers.
The boys are paralyzed with fear. A figure seems to appear within the house - a figure dressed in a suit and a tophat, his eyes dark and his face is like shadow, though the figure appears humanoid. The figure gestures at the boys, as if beckoning them to come forward.
The boys scream one more time, and a figure steps out of the shadow. Edward, in his ghostly form, has become a dark man with red eyes and a top hat. The boys fall backwards towards the wall, as if trying to run away - but they are too late. Edward grabs one of the boys, and the rest of the group rush out of the house. Edward smiles, and then fades back into the darkness. His voice echoes from the other end of the house. "... and in the darkness, the most horrifying things lurk."
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The boys take off running and promise never to bother the home again. Edward turns the lights back on and reappears, both he and Evelyn were laughing.
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"Bravo Mr. Stanton. Your personal touch really added to my tale." They both laughed.
Edward smiled. "Thank you. I do not mean to brag, but I must admit, these 'little effects,' as you might call them - they have gotten very efficient. I appreciate your help. You were very good at thinking of this on the spot, and with very little preparation I may add. You are an excellent storyteller, Miss Foster."
"I suppose that's why I'm author." She nodded. "I doubt we'll see them back again, though I might become known as the crazy lady down the street." She giggled
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"Who is to say that is such a bad thing?" Edward laughs. "Who is not intrigued by the crazy lady on the street? If anything, that will bring more excitement and attention to the manor house, which is quite beneficial. So I say, let the rumors spread. Let everybody in Hickory Hollow be scared of us. I do not mind."
"I actually might like that, it would help with my writing."
Then so be it, dear. I shall be the silent protector guarding the mansion, and you can be the mysterious woman inside. We shall be the new mysterious family on the block - the ones that everyone wants to know about, but nobody knows." Edward seemed genuinely excited by this idea. "I am certain that this will work out perfectly for the both of us, no?
Evelyn spotted one boy still staring at the house by the sidwalk. "I forgot one bit." She opened the door, and in a creepy voice "Hurry back! We're DYING to have you. Be sure to bring your death certificate!" The boy screamed and took off running.
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"A true horror story, eh? You have my attention, Miss Foster. And I thought our performance earlier was good - but this just gets better and better. You will have to tell me your plan for the upcoming Hallowe'en festivities - I am sure some of your antics shall be quite... frightening."
"I think I'm going to enjoy living here." She smiled up at him. They both knew they were going to become good friends quickly.
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Edward smiled. "I am sure you will enjoy living here, Miss Foster. You shall find, that with my assistance, you shall never get bored." He had a warm and friendly smile, and it was clear that he was a very sociable spirit.
Edward: You would be surprised at how many people don't have the ability to grasp this concept. You do not have to worry - unless of course you believe that a dead man is a threat." He smiles again. His eyes do not reflect any malevolence - only... a certain air of confidence.
Evelyn: "I do not feel threatened by you." She nodded. "If I did, I wouldn't be casually talking to you."
Edward seemed pleased, and even chuckled a little at this. "My, you might be the most open-minded person I have ever met." He smiled, his dark eyes reflecting a hint of kindness now. "Then if you are not threatened, may I have the honor of inquiring why you've bought this house?"
"It might absolutely sound crazy, but while I was browsing for homes in Hickory Hollow, something about this home caught my attention. I enjoy historical homes, but something just seemed to say this is the right house. I don't know, I just got good vibes from it. And I must say, I entered a bidding war to get it. I almost didn't. But I wanted THIS house."
As they spoke she heard a group of teens about to vandalize the property. She gets up and looks out the window
https://i.postimg.cc/JhLsW-DZb/Screenshot-12.jpg
Edward's ears perk up as the conversation is interrupted by a faint noise. He stands, and joins you at the window. Outside, you see a group of men in their late teens and early twenties. The group seems to be making a game out of seeing who can hit the house with a baseball first. They are moving with reckless abandon, and if they continue they will likely cause damage to your new home.
https://i.postimg.cc/T1FPNpT5/Screenshot-13.jpg
Evelyn slowly walks downstairs and opens the front door "hello may I help you?"
As she opens the door, the group of men seem to freeze for a moment. The oldest looking of the group, a boy with black hair and al cap, speaks. "Oh, uh, yeah. We were just having a bit of fun, nothing much." He looks back up at the rest of his friends as if to get their approval - the group seems to all nod, their faces blank of any remorse for their actions.
"You were gonna vandalize the home yes? Sit down. I would like to explain to you all why vandalizing a home, especially this home, is not a wise idea." She gave them a glare that sent chills down their spine. They did as she said.
The oldest of the group (he looks maybe 19 or 20, and seems to be the one most in charge of the rest of the children) looks uncomfortable. He sits down, and his friends follow. He looks at his friends, looking for an excuse to leave - but no one budges. They sit down. They have all clearly fallen under her charm.
https://i.postimg.cc/fLHJ4McZ/Screenshot-14.jpg
"The home has a life you know... Look at the windows, they are the very eyes of the home. They watch your every movement." She points to the window. "Did you know when you vandalize a home, it makes the house angry... And you never want to make a house angry." She said eerily.
https://i.postimg.cc/05Bbc250/Screenshot-15.jpg
The boys look terrified. No one utters a word - and she feels a tinge of guilt; the last thing she wanted to do was terrify these men. None of them seem to be evil, just misguided. "But..." she continues "sometimes, if these poor homes become too angry, they do things in retaliation." The boys glance at the windows, like they expect to see the face of an angry, sentient house ready to do battle.
"Even the trees can hear you, listen carefully and you can hear the voices of years gone by." She smirked
Edward remains in the shadows, but he decides to put his ghostly powers to use.
A faint sound of footsteps appears in the doorway. The boys all look towards the sound - no one is there. A shadow appears at the other end of the house... and it slowly begins to glide towards the boys. They see a dark figure approaching them, and they all let out a collective scream.
The boys scream again. One of them, seemingly the most brave of the group, stands up to face the shadow. His hands tremble, but he is standing up for his friends. It is at this moment that Evelyn notices that Edward is not visible, but she can hear his thoughts. He whispers "keep going," and she feels the presence of others within the house, watching.
https://i.postimg.cc/C5X51JrQ/Screenshot-16.jpg
She glares at them "When hinges creak in doorless chambers." Her voice says with eerieness "And strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls." Edward ups his ghostly powers.
The boys are paralyzed with fear. A figure seems to appear within the house - a figure dressed in a suit and a tophat, his eyes dark and his face is like shadow, though the figure appears humanoid. The figure gestures at the boys, as if beckoning them to come forward.
The boys scream one more time, and a figure steps out of the shadow. Edward, in his ghostly form, has become a dark man with red eyes and a top hat. The boys fall backwards towards the wall, as if trying to run away - but they are too late. Edward grabs one of the boys, and the rest of the group rush out of the house. Edward smiles, and then fades back into the darkness. His voice echoes from the other end of the house. "... and in the darkness, the most horrifying things lurk."
https://i.postimg.cc/G23HS4sq/Screenshot-17.jpg
The boys take off running and promise never to bother the home again. Edward turns the lights back on and reappears, both he and Evelyn were laughing.
https://i.postimg.cc/MHvXqg5B/Screenshot-19.jpg
"Bravo Mr. Stanton. Your personal touch really added to my tale." They both laughed.
Edward smiled. "Thank you. I do not mean to brag, but I must admit, these 'little effects,' as you might call them - they have gotten very efficient. I appreciate your help. You were very good at thinking of this on the spot, and with very little preparation I may add. You are an excellent storyteller, Miss Foster."
"I suppose that's why I'm author." She nodded. "I doubt we'll see them back again, though I might become known as the crazy lady down the street." She giggled
https://i.postimg.cc/XYMX6HCZ/Screenshot-20.jpg
"Who is to say that is such a bad thing?" Edward laughs. "Who is not intrigued by the crazy lady on the street? If anything, that will bring more excitement and attention to the manor house, which is quite beneficial. So I say, let the rumors spread. Let everybody in Hickory Hollow be scared of us. I do not mind."
"I actually might like that, it would help with my writing."
Then so be it, dear. I shall be the silent protector guarding the mansion, and you can be the mysterious woman inside. We shall be the new mysterious family on the block - the ones that everyone wants to know about, but nobody knows." Edward seemed genuinely excited by this idea. "I am certain that this will work out perfectly for the both of us, no?
Evelyn spotted one boy still staring at the house by the sidwalk. "I forgot one bit." She opened the door, and in a creepy voice "Hurry back! We're DYING to have you. Be sure to bring your death certificate!" The boy screamed and took off running.
(I don't have a pic as my game crashed)
https://i.postimg.cc/CKS1zRJS/Screenshot-21.jpg
"A true horror story, eh? You have my attention, Miss Foster. And I thought our performance earlier was good - but this just gets better and better. You will have to tell me your plan for the upcoming Hallowe'en festivities - I am sure some of your antics shall be quite... frightening."
"I think I'm going to enjoy living here." She smiled up at him. They both knew they were going to become good friends quickly.
https://i.postimg.cc/N0D0TQPT/Screenshot-22.jpg
Edward smiled. "I am sure you will enjoy living here, Miss Foster. You shall find, that with my assistance, you shall never get bored." He had a warm and friendly smile, and it was clear that he was a very sociable spirit.
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