Mystery and Terror: A Night in Zaroff's Mansion

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Rainsford woke up and stretched his arms. He sat up on the bed, swung his feet over the bedside, and stood up. He looked around trying to comprehend where he was and then realized he was in Zaroff's room. Rainsford walked around a little and then heard a loud noise come from the house. It sounded like someone was screaming in terror and then he heard a loud bang and glass shattering to the floor. Rainford was frightened by the sounds but decided he needed to take a look anyway, bringing his knife along with him in case he needed it.

Rainsford started out of the bedroom slowly and quietly, looking both ways to make sure it was clear to go. He started down the long hallway, being careful of his steps. He heard cries as he got closer to the end of the hallway near the stairs. He tried to see if he could see anyone from the stairs but failed to see where the cries were coming from. He started down the stairs carefully and slowly. …show more content…

She appeared to be in her twenties. She was sitting in the dining room crying. Guards were around her as she sat there. Rainsford moved in closer to get a better look at her without being noticed by anyone.

She had very long hair that was as dark as night, and deep crystal green eyes that sparkled like diamonds. She was on the paler side with a little bit of a tan as if the sun kissed her. Rainsford kept looking at her and noticed something odd. She looked just like Zaroff. “Does Zaroff have a daughter?” he thought to himself.

The girl then got up from her seat, walking straight in his direction. Rainford tried to hide but failed.

“Who are you?” she asked.

“I’m--,” began

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