Chapter 8: Charlotte's Playlist

I woke up to the sound of Charlie knocking on the door. "Morning Mark," he said trying to sound positive as possible. Even though there isn't any reason to stay happy in Blue Rose Prison, but we have to try to the make the best of it.

"Morning Charlie." I said as I yawned as I stretched my arms out.

He slips the breakfast tray under the door and three letters. "Salvadore finally responded." he said, "Don't worry it's good news this time. Also, I think Charlotte sent another gift for you."

"Really? it's in the letter?"

"Yup. I'll see you in a bit, Mark."

"Wait, have you visit Aaron yet?"

"No not yet. Don't worry though I'll make sure you two stay in contact."

"Okay then. See ya later, Charlie."

When he left I opened Salvadore's letter first.

Dear Mark

Thank you so much for giving us your blood sample. Our scientist are working on a cure right now. Charlie has informed us this Dr. Carroll has performed surgery on you. It's most likely that Dr. Money is working on a experiment that involves you and other gamers. We're not exactly sure what for but Charlie is doing the best he can to figure it out. Keep informing him what Dr. Carroll has done to you. That way we can try to come up with a solution. If you have any questions you know how to contact me.

- Salvadore

Of course, the only way how I can contact him is through Charlie. I opened the second one which is from Mr. Smiley.

Hey Mark

I'm glad that Charlie was okay with bringing me a letter from you. Most guards around here wouldn't even allow the prisoners of Blue Rose talk to their Happy Buddies. I guess this means I can talk to you normally. But please just do me one favor, as long they see you happy and not trying to commit suicide. My daughters get to live. You can understand the predictament I'm in right? Thank you for telling me you don't need the games. Dr Money's games are unbelievably expensive that it takes all of my pay check. Also I'm quite surprise you want to get to know me. I'm Richard Smiley. I work for a game company, so my main job is to design games. I hear you're a gamer yourself. So tell me have you played any of Red Barrels games? That's the company I work for. Write to me when you get a chance.

Your friend

Richard Smiley

No way! He works for Red Barrels?! Red Barrels are the game creators of Outlast! It's one of my favorite horror games. Oh how I remember playing it and get jumpscared real good. I have got to know more about this guy.

I finally open the last letter that's from Charlotte.

Goodmorning Mark!

I'm so happy you were able to hear the gramaphone! I doubt you've been hearing much music lately. So I decided to give you my IPod. I hope you like my taste in music. Now to answer your questions. I've owned a pastry shop for 5 years, I'm 25 years old so you can do the math when I started. I'm also glad you love my Passion's Kiss cupcake. I make my own recipes. I've haven't made any new ones lately because how quiet it's gotten, but for you I'll try. As for how I look like, well take a look at the picture in the envelope. Now here are my questions. Are you doing okay in that Blue Rose Prison? Are they treating you right? What was life like for you before Blue Rose Prison? Do you need anything? Write when you can, my friend.

Sincerely

Charlotte Holmes.

She's the same age as I am. In the envelope there's a small black and green IPod with black headphones. Also a picture of her. She looks so beautiful! She has long red hair with grey eyes. Her outfit is a pink and black dress, she's got a black apron on and wearing black low top converse.

I put on the headphones and turned on the IPod to listen what she got in her playlist. Does this come with a charger? I look into the envelope again and yes it does! Good, I can charge it when it runs out of power.

I played the first song in the playlist. It's called A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. As I hear it I was looking at Charlotte in the picture. I wonder... Will this friendship become something more? Will she wait for me for a thousand years?... I think I would.

"I believe I will find you." I said to myself. I bet Salvadore is already cooking up a plan to get me out of here.

All this day dreaming about her I nearly forgotten my breakfast. I still listen to the music while I ate. When that song ended it played Tonight Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins. Dang this is an old band but they are still rocking. The music got me inspired to write another letter to Charlotte. Not just her but to Mr. Smiley, and Salvadore. I need to stay in contact with them as much as possible.

The next song to play was Promises by Nero I don't think I've heard of this song before but it's quite upbeat. It's a song you would listen to at a club. I wonder when was the last time I've been to a club? I really don't know. I've been so busy making gameplays for YouTube I kind of lost interest with my social life.

Of course I stay in touch with my friends, Wade and Bob. Also ever since this YouTube business I made even more friends. Such as Yamimash, Jacksepticeye, CinnamonToastKen, Cryaotic, and other YouTubers I've made friends with. I wonder though, how are they doing. Especially Aaron.

Does Dr. Carroll see him on a differen't schedule from mine? If so I don't think it will be long before he does the surgery on him. Oh man he is so not going to like being controlled. That reminds me, I wonder if I can take these microchips out myself? I have a knife but... I don't trust myself well enough to not make a mistake. I think I shouldn't, it will be only too painful and deadly to do so.

I accidently messed up on a letter when the next song played real loud all of a sudden! I looked at the song as I see that it was Chocolate by Baby Metal! No way she listen's to Baby Metal?! I started loving this band when I was on that reaction video about it! Charlotte must listen to all kinds of music. The generes are all mixed up in this playlist. I think there are 21 more songs in this playlist I've already listened to 4.

Let me see there's Cups by Anna Kendrick. Oh I've seen the music video for that. I saw that woman using dough and flour to bake. It can definitely picture Charlotte singing and dancing to this song. The next one is Heart of Stone by Iko. I know that song is depressing but it's kind of soothing at the same time.

Bleeding Out by Imagine Dragons. I believe that's a cover song I'm not too sure. Angel With A Shotgun by The Cab. I don't really listen to The Cab much but this song I like. Look In My Eyes by Rains. Hmm, never heard that one before, I'll give it a try. Lost In You by Throwing Gravity, another one I've haven't heard before. Never Gonna Be Alone by Fallzone. New Friend by Fighting Gemini. Every Storm Runs Out of Rain by Gary Allan. Surrender by Tread. All I Need by Sealing Eden. Jaxon by Papercut Massacre. Still Healing by Uprise. Dead Flowers by Demon Hunter. Dark On Me by Starset. Open Your Eyes by Sad Alice Said. I'm Sorry by Evergrey. Nemo by Nightwish. Over The Hills and Far Away by Nightwish again. One Thousand Apologies by Demon Hunter again. Fading by Decyfer Down. Hallelujah by paramore. Finally Yours Again by Red

As I gone through the playlist most of these songs are kind of dark. I guess Charlotte just like a lot of rock bands. I wonder if I'll ever get to to meet her for real though. Now that's something to hope on.

Note:

Some of the songs I've listed are real songs and they are not mine. You can check them out on YouTube. If you don't agree with the playlist well leave a comment what songs do you think Charlotte should have in her playlist.