The Haunting, Chapter the Fourth
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- Creedence Hall was incredible inside. The ceiling was about twenty feet high. There was a Christmas tree in the great room. It's branches were heavily laden with ornaments and red velvet bows. Strung around it were beads and cranberries, along with occasional strings of popcorn. Sprigs of holly liberally adorned the walls. Candles shining in their many alcoves lent a soft light to the scene. In a large alcove by the table there was also a creche with the holy family and manger in it, as well as the traditional donkey and camels. The star shone merrily in the background. A large swag of garland was hung from the four corners of the room and meeting in the middle of the room.
The chairs and the sofa were maroon, plush and soft satin that were very inviting. There was a very nice fire in the fireplace by the tree that made you want to sit down in one of the very soft chairs and enjoy that wonderfully warm fire with a good book in your hands, a dog snoring away at your feet, and a cup of cocoa at your elbow.
There was a large stairway to the second floor. It was behind the table. It was decorated with holly, and with crystal beads that shone in the candlelight, and winked out at them occaisionally. The stairs were carpeted with a dark green and burgandy carpet, and the bannistars were a honey-
coloured oak, carefully polished till it had a beautiful luster.
The table could easily sit twenty or so. It sported a beautiful tablecloth embroidered with holly and red bows. It was set for four, and the plates held steaming pieces of Shepherd's pie. Steaming cups of coffee were sitting by each cup, and a wonderful smell was coming from the kitchen. Altogether, it was a wonderful atmosphere.