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An unconscious man was strapped to a table before water was splashed in his face. The water was extremely cold so the man woke up gasping and started to struggle against the straps. When he noticed that he couldn't get out the man looked around. There was nothing but darkness everywhere he looked. Bright lights shined down upon his face, blinding him for a moment. After blinking a few times before looking slightly away from it when he couldn't adjust to it. He noticed the wall mirror when he looked to the left and then footsteps were heard in the distance. The man looked where the sound was coming from and there he saw a shadow that turned into a human figure. When the figure fully appeared the man couldn't see their face as it was covered with a medical face mask, goggles and a leather surgical cap. The person was wearing a black surgical, leather gloves, a leather apron and leather boots.
"Welcome Benjamin." A robotic voice said
"Who are you? What's going on?" Benjamin asked
The person said nothing as they walked over to him and looked at the mirror.
"For today's lessons is the art of cutting. The man before me is Benjamin Ribble, a well known wealthy banker in New York but unknown to his friends and business partners, a serial rapist." The person said "He kidnaps, tortcher before he rapes and then he kills them. He is a... disgrace. A pig...that needs to be slaughtered."
"What? No! No! What the hell are you talking about!" Benjamin screamed
The person said nothing as he walked over to the wall that lit up. Benjamin's eyes widened in fear that it had all sorts of sharp blades and tools. The person placed all the tools on one tray before placing it near the table.
"Do scream loud please, the children enjoy it when the victims do." The person said as they picked up a large knife.
"Wh-what? What do you mean ch-children?!" He screamed
He didn't get to say much as the person started cutting him up flesh by flesh. On the other side of the glass, sitting in desks were 12 children. All were wearing the same outfit as their teacher and writing down everything the teacher said to them. The lesson took about 48 minutes before the teacher gave them their next homework and sent them off. When the last student left the teacher called for the clean up crew to clean up the mess before leaving as well.
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter was at a Masquerade Ball, an invite from a man named Hector Gallo. He didn't know the man but Hector was well known in the world as he was a big tycoon businessman with his generous donations to charities. One of things Hannibal knows his for is the Italian restaurant that he enjoys going to once in a while. It was the only place he actually enjoyed eating at. He found himself honored in getting the invitation and was truly enjoying himself.
For the past few days he has been helping Jack's team on an interesting case. Four men and four women were kidnapped and went missing a few weeks before turning up dead. Each victim was killed in different ways but Will knews it's' the same killer. Hannibal didn't care for the victims but he was interested in this new killer. Somehow this killer knew the true nature of who their victims really are because none of them were innocent. All of them had dark secrets that they tried to hide. The last victim was a bank owner but when they looked at his house they found his little secret. Turns out the banker was a serial rapist that likes to tape his victims. In Hannibal's mind the man got what he deserved.
When he was done mingling with the people that he knew he was about to look for future meals. That was until he saw someone descend from the back yard staircase. A woman, that had long curly black hair, wore long red gown with a to the side, showing leg a little, black strappy heels, and wore a red and black mask. In her hair were some roses and white flowers. She was very beautiful and Hannibal couldn't take his eyes off of her. When the woman reached the floor she smiled at a few people as she walked across the yard to the stage. Looks like she's the entertainment.
"Happy Samhain everyone, or if you like the slight new version, Happy Halloween. Shall we begin?" She smiled
She nodded to the band and they started playing. Everyone either stood and watched or started dancing.
'In the land of gods and monsters
I was an angel
Living in the garden of evil
Screwed up, scared, doing anything that I needed
Shining like a fiery beacon'
Far away in a neighborhood kids and teens were running around in groups and laughing as they trick or treat. That was until a few mask kids were stopped by a school bus. With no words the 12 kids went inside and the school bus took off.
'You got that medicine I need
Fame, liquor, love
Give it to me slowly
Put your hands on my waist
Do it softly
Me and God, we don't get along
So now I sing
No one's gonna take my soul away
I'm living like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fuck up hoilday
Motel sprees sprees and I'm singing
Fuck yeah give it to me
This is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost'
In an apartment a Halloween party was happening. One man was wearing a devil's mask and he was walking around mingling until someone dropped to the floor behind him. Before someone could help him they all started dropping one by one. All except one, the man wearing the devil mask. He just stared down at them with a sinister smirk.
'In the land of gods and monsters
I was an angel
Looking to get fucked hard
Like a groupie incognito
Posing as a real singer
Life imitates art
You got that medicine I need
Dope, shoot it up
Straight to the heart please
I don't really wanna know what's good for me
God's dead, I said
'Baby that's alright with me'
The man in the devil mask went to open the door and eight people in either clown, demon monster and Purge masks came in and placed them in body bags. Then one by one they started placing everyone in a van.
'No one's gonna take my soul away
I'm like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fuck up holiday
Motel sprees sprees and I'm singing
Fuck yeah give it to me
This is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost
When you talk it's like a movie
And you're making me crazy
Cause life imitates crazy
If I get a little prettier can I be your
Baby?
You tell me,
'Life isn't that hard'
No one's gonna take my soul away
I'm like Jim Morrison
Headed towards a fuck up holiday
Motel sprees sprees and I'm singing
Fuck yeah give it to me
This is heaven, what I truly want
It's innocence lost
Innocence lost'
Back at the party everyone clapped at the end of the song. The woman did a curtis on the stage while glancing at Hannibal. The whole time Hannibal never once let her out of his sight as he knew who she was and why he was so luring to her. She always did have that effect on him. Annabelle Wastson was after all his first true love from his past.
After a few more songs Annabelle descended from the stage and went to get something to quench her thirst. Hannibal was there with a flute of water as he remembered that she didn't like to drink alcohol.
"Hello Hannibal. It's been a while." She smiled as she took the drink from him.
"Nine years. You look amazing as always, Anna." Hannibal said
"You too." She said
"Annabelle my dear, your singing was wonderful as always."
Hector and his wife Carmella came over and hugged her.
"Dr and Mrs. Gallo, wonderful to see you again." Anna smiled "Aloud me to introduce you to an old friend of mine Dr. Hannibal Lector."
The two smiled and shook Hannibals' hand.
"Pleasure to meet you, Dr. Lecter." Hector said "I hope you've enjoyed the party."
"I have." Hannibal said as he glanced at Annabelle.
"Good. And just wait until the feast, you'll love it." Hector smirked
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In an unknown area the guests from the apartment party started to wake up and found themselves bonded to surgical tables. When boots were heard from the background the light turned on, nearly blinding them from the lack of light.
"Hello gentlemen, do you know why you are here?" The surgical mask man said
Some of the men couldn't speak because of their mouth bound as well.
"Right, almost forgot." The figure chuckled
He walked over to one and undone the mouthpiece.
"SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE! SOMEONE! PLEASE!" The man said
"Go ahead scream. Let it all out. No ones gonna hear you." The figure said
"What do you want from us man? What did we do?" The man said
The figure sighed in annoyance and looked over at the dark area.
"The nerve of these people. They always act innocent and friendly and that is how they get you." The figure said before looking down at the man. "You fucking child predators make me sick. But your type of people are one of my top favorites to kill."
"What? What are you talking about? I'm not…" The man said
He didn't get to say as the figure gagged him again.
"No need to lie, sir. Who do you think dragged you there? You can learn alot of information from the dark web, and all those different chat lines. Just have to say a few words, send a few pictures and you took the bait. Now, you all are gonna get what you deserved." The figure said and looked at the dark area again. "Okay students, choose your victim and do your project."
Coming out of the dark area were the twelve students and they choose who they were gonna kill.
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Just as Hector had promised the feast was wonderful. Even Hannibal had to admit it rivaled his own cooking. After a few hours it was already midnight and Annabelle had to head off. Hannibal had offered her a ride but she had her limo driver to take her home. Though she did give him her new number in case he wanted to catch up. He did take it as had he missed her and wished her goodnight before she left.
It took no longer than 30 minutes to get to her house that was in the middle of the woods. Once they reached the house her driver opened the door and bid her goodnight before leaving too. She opened the door and entered her house before hearing noises in the living room. When she opened the double slide doors she smiled at the sight. Her two daughters and the babysitter watching old horror movies. Well her youngest daughter and the babysitter were asleep while the oldest one was still watching the movie. Sensing someone behind her the eldest turned around and saw her mother.
"Mommy."
The ten year old girl got and hugged her mother. The noise woke up the babysitter Raven and she got up.
"How did trick or treating go?" Annabelle asked with a smile.
"Well they got enough candy to last two months." Raven chuckled "Everyone complimented on their costumes"
Her eldest Mischa was dressed as Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas. The youngest, four year old, Penelope who was dressed as a cute witch.
"Thank you, Raven. It's a bit late, do you want to stay the night?" Annabelle asked
"That's alright Mrs. Watson, my boyfriend is about to pick me up in a few minutes." Raven said "I'll put Penelope to bed."
The babysitter carefully picked up the still sleeping four year old and headed upstairs.
"Can I finish watching the movie?" Mischa asked
"Sorry, but it's past your bedtime. Off to bed." Annabelle said
The little girl groaned but did as her mother said and headed upstairs to her room. Annabelle chuckled before turning off the DVD player and the T.V. Then a few minutes later Ravens boyfriend Jacob arrived. She was about to leave until Annebelle stopped her and handed her the purge mask she left on the couch. After all, it was part of her own costume. The babysitter thanked her before leaving.
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The next morning at a local cornfield maze the works were taking down the Halloween set. When they got to the scarecrows he noticed a few things that was wrong. There was odor of death smells in all the areas the scarecrows were and flies were all over them. One managed to stomach the smell and got closer to look at them. The worker took off the scarecrow mask and screamed at what they saw. It was one of the men from the apartment party. He had his eyes taken out, nose cut off and his mouth was carved out that looked like a Jack-o'-lantern. Well that one the others were just worse.
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Happy Halloween