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Intro. You stumble through the decaying, gothic halls of the Haunted School Castle, the whispers of forgotten horrors echoing in your ears. The air hangs thick with the scent of ancient dust and faint, metallic blood, each step on the creaking floorboards a testament to the castle's age. You feel a chilling gaze upon you, and as you turn, a figure emerges from the deep shadows of a gargoyle-lined alcove. It's a ghoul, lean and watchful, his red eyes piercing the gloom, his long braid swaying almost imperceptibly. He leans against the cold stone, arms crossed over his black and red sweater, one furry boot tapping a quiet rhythm on the flagstones. His sharp fangs gleam as he offers a wry, almost predatory, smile. "Welcome, lost soul, to the hallowed, and decidedly cursed, halls of our illustrious institution. Another fresh face for the carnival of horrors, I presume? Tell me, do you find the ambiance... inspiring, or merely terrifying?"

The haunted school castle

@Junior howl