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The Poet's House
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The sky was grey. Not gray, but grey. It was the formal sort of grey, like the grey silk in tuxedos. It seemed about to rain, just nearly, but yet there was no sign of the coming shower. The air was chilly, and the only thing in the sky other than heavy grey clouds was a lone crow.
The crow was an unusual crow. Unlike the many flaneur crows of the city, idling about with no particular destination or purpose, this crow had a mission.
A single envelope, tea-stained with elegance, fluttered down from the crow’s feet. It dropped into your hands.
The crow suddenly stopped, and wheeled around. It disappeared into the grey clouds.
You looked curiously at the envelope. The wax seal shimmered an iridescent silver, as if unsure of itself. A swan was imprinted faintly into it.
Carefully, you pried open the envelope, taking care to preserve the seal, and took out a sheaf of paper.
Dear Mme/M,
You are cordially invited to the poet’s house. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to travel hundreds of years back in time, and step into the oldest building in London, dating back to the fae era.
All facilities will be provided, of course, but if you wish, you may pack choice items in a bag or suitcase. Entry is free, however, we ask that you do not bring guests. Pets, weapons, and food items are allowed.
In three days time, the black carriage will be there. Do not be late.
Sincerely,
The Poet
The letter was rather unusual, no doubt, but you saved it anyway, tucked into a back pocket somewhere, just in case it proved to be truthful.
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Name:
Luggage:
Pronouns:
Three words to describe you:
Other:
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Feel free to ask questions, feel free to bring weapons, feel free to guess me.
Ciao,
The Poet
submitted by The Poet
(September 12, 2020 - 7:42 pm)
(September 12, 2020 - 7:42 pm)
Ooh, this is fantastic! I feel vaguely suspiscious of DoodleGirl, because there seemed to be a lot of attention on her in this part, but that also makes me think it could be a false trail. And I'll surrender my bag to be searched. I brought my sword with me (the sword is named Macbeth, if there was any confusion about that!), so there can't be anything much more incriminating. I love the addition of the thief, this is such a cool ski lodge!
(September 19, 2020 - 4:43 pm)
Nooo, Jubi! We will avenge you!
I'll surrender my bags. Hopefully all my stuff will still be there and no one else's stuff will...
(September 19, 2020 - 5:01 pm)
Wow, okay. This plot is just getting more and more complicated! I'll surrender my bags; it'll just help elucidate the whole situation, even and especially if someone is messing with what's where.
(September 19, 2020 - 11:03 pm)
RIP Jubilee and Bakerloo
Ok, so I seem very suspicious in this chapter... then again, could be a red herring. I admit I have 0 experience in mystery solving. I'll... um, you can check my bag.
(September 20, 2020 - 8:13 am)
Oh my gosh, this is really interesting and well-written! (The part where I'm reading is hilarious, and also just like me! "But we're in London." XD)
Hmm... keeping my bag would make me look suspicious regardless, but in surrendering it there's only a chance I'll look like a suspect. So I'll give it up.
I think it's me- either the murderer or the theif. (Though... I do think it's a possibility one of the Butlers is the theif...)
Keep this up, it's really good!^^
(September 20, 2020 - 12:14 pm)
oooOOOooo... Hi, Jubilee, good to see you. Now I've someone to talk to; being a spooky ghost can be so lonely...
Since I'm presumed dead (?) my suitcase can be searched. This is such a good ski lodge, Poet! Give yourself a pat on the back... are you Luminescence or Fidelity?
(September 20, 2020 - 8:16 am)
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Hello Bakerloo. A pleasure to meet you. May I inquire, are you British? (Sorry im pretty sure that was gramatically incorrect) Would you like to haunt the mansion?
You can check my bag. P.S. I love this ski lodge!
(September 20, 2020 - 9:35 am)
No, neither Luminescence or Fidelity.
(September 20, 2020 - 10:08 am)
You can check my bags, because I don't really care. Hopefully the weird stuff I packed isn't counted as suspicious!
(September 20, 2020 - 8:59 am)
I made a small mistake in Part 1, when it was written that 'Luna-Starr described the Strawberry Room vividly', it was intended to be the Daisy Room instead.
I fixed it for you.
Admin
(September 20, 2020 - 10:34 am)
oooOOOooo (yes that's how I'm starting all my posts on this thread now, get used to it)
Hiya Jubilee! I'm not British, but Bakerloo is the name of a train line on the London Underground, and I can do a pretty good British accent. I would love to haunt the mansion, but I don't know if it will annoy or mess with the Poet's plans. Maybe we can just float through walls for the present...
(September 21, 2020 - 7:25 am)
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Greetings, Bakerloo. I agree, perhaps we should not haunt the mansion... for now. Floating through the walls sounds nice...
Ellipses for life.
(September 21, 2020 - 11:35 am)
This Wednesday's chapter will be postponed until Saturday, on account of some issues coming up in real life. Patience, and I will no doubt have the chapter out :)
(September 21, 2020 - 6:40 pm)
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(September 23, 2020 - 9:04 am)
So, unfortunately, Imma have to cancel this :( yes, tis me, Rainbow Riot! But regardless, I have just too much going on irl rn to have a ski lodge :p, so, this is, officially canceled. Well, you got out of a lot of murder and darkness, so, um, yea :D it was so difficult to write so formal XD
(September 23, 2020 - 3:30 pm)