7.) beauty and the beast:
The olive-haired woman looked around in wonder, watching the flame dance on the fireplace, creating such a quaint warm view, a quiet contrast to the storm that hammered on the glass windows and the concrete walls. Tapestries, elaborately woven hung on these walls, depicting various scenes, from war to planting. The divans and recliners sported fine red velvet, soft and well-kept. Even the carpet was well-kept, lush and soft. The candelabra glistened palely, reflecting the dim light as much as it could. The room spoke of lavish and wealth as crystals and glass seemed to refract any light that would deem to pass through them.
And she stood there enrapt, at the wonders around her. That was, until she heard that sweet sound. Tender sound echoed through the walls, as she walked towards it. A man, or what seemed to be a man sat by the piano, hands dancing on the keys, creating that wonderful melody. The piano seemed to sing of some wordless anguish that was wrought into brilliant tones of music. She couldn't but feel the searing song in her heart, and so enrapt was she that she failed to notice that the creature had stopped playing.
Brown eyes looked at her, dark and terrifying its gaze, as it swept over her, pinning her with its intensity alone. "Are you afraid?" The creature -man -spoke. As his mouth opened, she could see the glimmer and glean of razor-sharp white teeth. 'What big teeth you have, Grand mother.' "Speak, woman."And yet, she felt lulled by the melodious quality of his voice. A slight motion of his lips lifted its corners, and she could not tell if he was smiling or snarling. "Have no fear; I will not harm you. Tell me honestly. Are you afraid?"
She could feel the silent question hovering around, tangible as the soft fabrics that hung on the walls. "Yes," she bowed down, whispering with shame in her voice, "I am afraid."
The stumpy fingers suddenly resumed its dance on the keys, guided by the music that they themselves made. "Fair enough," he replied, smooth and silky though husky voice booming. The brown eyes twinkled. "There is nothing to be ashamed of, little one. Even a monster as I feel fear. Come sit beside me. Let me teach you how to use this contraption."