Thread: And Now It Begins!!

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As I turned the knob to go into the first door on the left, I felt a pain in my head and my vision went blurry. I felt dizzy and held the door jam to keep from falling to the ground. I heard a clinking noise and the sound of water. I clutched my knife tight and threw open the door. It banged on the wall as the flashlight beam danced over a sink and toilet. The room was empty, but how. I definitely heard someone inside just this minuet, didn't I? I reached on the wall just inside the door and a bright light lit up the room. It was totally empty, I closed the door and locked it with the skeleton key. I had to sit and clear my head for a moment and wanted no unexpected visitors. I looked in the mirror over the sink. I didn't look good, I had dark circles under my eyes and I looked white as a ghost. I went to turn on the water and there was dried blood and a kitchen knife like my own in the sink. I ran the water and washed my face and ran my hands through my hair. I sat on the toilet
and held my head. I was beginning to doubt my sanity, I wanted to scream but didn't want to alert anyone to my location
though my instincts told me they already knew.

As I sat there staring at the dirty floor tiles, I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. I looked toward the bath tub, good god I never checked the bathtub. The shower curtain was dark and I could not see into the tub, I backed away, had I locked myself in here with someone. The shower curtain moved slightly, I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
I had no time to get the key from my pocket to open the door and besides where would I run. It was hard to find the courage but once again I moved forward my knife before me and grasped the curtain. I pulled it back quickly, and breathed a sigh of relief .
There was a open window and a breeze was ruffling the curtain. To my dismay the window was to small for me to climb out. I looked out the window and could see nothing but an open field, even if I tried to call out for help there was no neighbor to hear me. The tub had a ring of dried blood, It appeared that whomever left the knife in the sink had also showered.
I turned from the mess and went back to the sink I cleaned the knife and stored it in my pack. I checked the medicine cabinet and found only over the counter stomach aids and visine. There was no closet just a small stand with folded towels.
Finished with my search I went to the door and unlocked it.
There was only one door left on the right and I cautiously approached it.
There was light coming out from under the door and I watched to see if a shadow would cross the narrow beam of light. Nothing looked to be moving around inside.
Opening the door I could see it was a study. A huge desk sat prominently and the walls were all covered with shelves of books.The drapes were open and I could see that these rooms had metal bars outside of the window. There was a lot in this room and I didn't know where to begin.

Give me your ideas...what to look at ...I will give you a hint...there is something that must be discovered here..

Look through the desk, maybe there is a clue to the identity of the owner of the house, old bills or something?

Originally Posted by MHooch

Look through the desk, maybe there is a clue to the identity of the owner of the house, old bills or something?

This was posted a few pages back you might have missed it!

On the table I found a few pieces of mail. A electric bill to a Arthur A. Barris, a do it yourself taxidermy brochure for
Arthur Barris Jr., and a Note addressed to Linda Barris. I felt funny opening someone else's mail but maybe it could help me.

Dear Linda,

How are you, we haven't heard from you in quite awhile now and Dad and I are beginning to worry. We have called several
times but haven't been able to get you on the phone. Last time we spoke you sounded a bit anxious and it has been on my mind. I know things haven't always been the greatest between us, but I wish you would call me to put my fears at rest.
I hope to hear from you soon.

Love Mom

I wondered if that was the woman on the floor in the dinning room.

What's YOUR name?

Originally Posted by MHooch

What's YOUR name?

Thats just the thing we cant seem to remember...actually we cant remember anything before suddenly being in the dinning room...

I walked in and went to the Desk It was very old and heavily carved, on the wall behind it I noticed there were several framed Diplomas, doctorates, and certifications with Mr. Barris's name on them, It seems he was a Dr. of psychiatry. I sat in the leather chair before the desk and noted the drawers were all locked. I turned on the desk lamp and noticed there was no computer or phone. In the middle of the desk there was an overturned empty vial it was labeled Thorazine. I could also see an appointment book, I looked through it but none of the names meant anything to me, The only curious thing was every week there was a day blocked off and it had the initials AB. I walked to the window again I saw nothing but empty fields, this house must be out in the middle of nowhere. I looked at some of the books they were various psychiatry books, medical anatomy books, physicians desk reference, and compendiums of medical trials. As I walked around I came to one section of books that were smeared with blood. I tried to pick one of them up but it was secured to the shelf as were all of the other books in this one area. I pushed and pulled at the shelves but they didn't move. It looked like it might open in some way but how?

There has to be a latch somewhere, do any of the books pull out, are there any bookends that might tip or move to start the mechanism? Or how about something in the floor or on the wall nearby? You've got to get that section of bookcase moved away, there's something back there!

Originally Posted by MHooch

There has to be a latch somewhere, do any of the books pull out, are there any bookends that might tip or move to start the mechanism? Or how about something in the floor or on the wall nearby? You've got to get that section of bookcase moved away, there's something back there!

I mean, seriously! (I am so enjoying this ride!... )

I searched every book in that section they were all firmly attached to the shelf. I went back to the desk area looking carefully on the floor I couldn't see anything. I looked at the diplomas closely they all seemed ordinary until I looked at the last one, it stuck out further than the others.
looking behind it, I found a safe. It was shut and locked but had a dial so what I needed was the combination. I decided I would tackle the desk first. I got out my keys and the one with the B on it worked it unlocked the desk. In the topmost middle drawer I found pencils and pens, writing paper and paper clips, a pack of sticky notes, and a stapler. I pulled the drawer out and looked underneath but there was nothing. I looked in the drawer to the left, a few books and empty file folders. The bottom drawer on the right side however contained more of those clear medication vials, some were marked Throazine but some had names I couldn't pronounce. It also had more hypodermic needles and alcohol. I then checked the last drawer on the right it was filled with patient files. A lot of different names much like the appointment book. I didn't recognize any of them. I checked each name to make sure.
I pulled the drawer all the way out like I had done the others and to my surprise I found a remote control taped to the back of the drawer.
I looked at the section of books that looked like a door, I pointed the remote and pushed the button. A latch clicked and the door opened about an inch or so. I checked under the desk and all around but found nothing else of use or interest. I wish I could get in that safe....

Go thru the book door!!!

Sorry I haven't posted in a bit, but I was sick....feeling better now though..!!!!

I walked carefully toward the secret door, I had no idea who or what might be inside. I had my rake at the ready just in case and I slowly eased the door open. Inside the room it was pitch black, I listened for any noise no matter how slight. So far there had been nothing in the rooms but I didn't want to start getting careless. I felt on the wall and found a switch and a light quickly illuminated the room. I walked in amazed, it was some sort of hospital room. There was a bed with 4 point restraints, a long metal tub full of water, lots of machines with dials, straight jackets and a chair bolted to the floor. On a tray was some gruesome looking surgeons tools, I shuddered and felt a cold sweat break over me. The walls looked sound proofed and anyone unlucky enough to be screaming in here would be heard by no one. It was horrible, a sterile Hell, for who I didn't know and to think of what might have been done here made me sick to my stomach. The smell of antiseptics was giving me a headache so I went back to the other room.