***Prologue***
It was Saturday night and Lora was tipsy. At least, that is how she would describe herself if asked. If truth be told, Lora was only a few drinks away from passing out. But she felt too good right now to care. She swayed her hips in time to the beat as the music blared from the large speakers and the strobe lights flashed. The pale pink wig and white embellishments on her costume practically glowed under the black lights that had been placed around the crowded room. It was hot, her clothes practically plastered against her skin and still she danced. Grinding and bumping with every person she could. She was drunk and just wanted to get laid. Which is why, when the man she was currently grinding her ass into suggested that they move things somewhere a little more private, Lora had no complaints.
"My roommates are going to be out all night" Lora said to the man as she turned, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing herself completely against him. "Sounds like a plan" the man answered as he bent down and started nipping and kissing at her neck. They stayed like that, grinding into each other in time to the music until Lora eventually broke away. Taking the man's hand she lead him through the throng of dancers and out into the hall. The air in the hallway immediately sent shivers down her spine and she continued to lead her soon to be partner towards her room. Lora was once again grateful that the room was located on the second floor of the hotel, as they reached it in no time. Unlocking the door she pulled him in, placing her Hitai Ate over the outside handle to let her roommates know not to come in should they decide to return early. Closing the door, she grinned the turned on heel. Pressing herself against the man once more.
When Lora's roommates found her, she was lying in the center of one of the shared double beds. Her eyes glossed over and staring lifelessly at the ceiling. Her body and the bed beneath her coated in now dry blood. Her throat slashed wide open.
Author's Note:
*Hitai Ate: The clothe headband with a mental strip and symbol worn by ninja's in the anime Naruto. A prop that is very popular among cosplayers of all types.