Disclaimer: I do not own anything in this story, except my writing, because I am just a lowly Cast Member and not a CEO.
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Everyone stood outside the door, frozen with fear, for a wolf's howl was heard ringing throughout the air and sent a chill down everyone's spine. "Gwarsh, what was that noise?" asked Goofy, with his teeth chattering.
"It sounded like a wolf's howl," responded Donald, hiding behind Goofy's legs and shaking.
"Come on, gang, I'm sure there is nothing to worry about," said Mickey, trying to sound brave. "So, is anyone gonna knock on the door?"
"Not me. I can't get dust on my new dress," said Daisy, coming up with an excuse.
"Well, I for one won't stand out here in the cold another minute," said Minnie, and she went up to the door and knocked on it as bats flew out of the crevices of the roof, flapping around the freighted gang.
Pluto barked and jumped at the bats until all of the bats had all flown away. "Good job, boy," said Mickey, patting Pluto's head, as he let out an accomplished bark. "Is everyone alright?"
Moans of a weak approval escaped everyone's mouth as they all fixed their ties or dresses, and then straightened as the door slowly creaked open. "May I help you?" asked an elderly looking gentleman in a hand pressed tuxedo.
Mickey gulped, looking up at the tall figure. "We're… We're here for the party," he stuttered.
"May I see your invitation?" questioned the old man.
Mickey shakily handed his invitation to the old man. "Here you go," he said.
The old man looked over the invitation very carefully, as not to miss a detail. "And the rest of you?" he asked and the others handed him their invitations as well. "Very well," he began. "Please follow me into the ballroom," and he stepped aside to let them all in.
"So, what's your name?" questioned Goofy, once they all started walking towards the ballroom.
"I am Ramsely, the butler, and Master Gracey's closest friend," answer the old man, leading them down the dreary hallway.
"Well, it's nice to meet you, Ramsley," said Goofy, as he shook Ramsely's hand.
Ramsley rolled his eyes and then wiped his white glove against his jacket in disgust and muttered, "Charmed."
"Ramsely, what's the history behind this house? It looks remarkable," asked Minnie, looking at the walls and ornaments decorating the long hallway.
"Captain Ambrose Gracey was the founder of this mansion when he purchased this property back in the 1800s. He wanted to find the perfect spot where he could be able to know when one of his ships or others would enter or leave the river with his goods he traded. Some thought he was foolish to build a manor on this property, because of the cemetery in the backyard," began Ramsley, in a calm voice.
"Ce-ce-cemetary?" stuttered a scared Donald.
"Yes, I will show you the view from the balcony, once we reach the ballroom," answered Ramsely, then he continued with the story. "The cemetery was actually a strategic move on Captain Gracey's part. He used it to build secret passageways connecting a tomb to the house to store goods in. They also provided a means for escape if the manor were ever attacked upon. The rest of the manor is lavish, because Captain Gracey was always having houseguests over. Today, his grand-son, Edward Gracey now resides in Gracey Manor, but never leaves the premises nor talk to anyone else."
"So, why did he stop speaking with everyone?" asked Mickey, very curious about it all.
"That is between Master Gracey and myself, I am afraid," responded Ramsley.
"Oh, sorry," apologized Mickey, blushing a bit.
Ramsley then led everyone to a pair of gigantic doors to the ballroom and announced, "Ladies and Gentleman, I introduce you to Master Edward Gracey." He then pushed open the double doors to reveal Edward Gracey hanging by a rope around his neck under the chandelier.
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Oh no, who could have done such a murderous deed? Or was it suicide? Only the souls of future chapters can explain these horrific actions.
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Aquarian Wolf- I am glad you like it so far, and I am very flattered at being added to your C2 Archive.
