Category: Module 17: Pact

As she approaches Lia notes a couple of discreet and fit-looking ‘partygoers’ standing at the edge of the crowd who appear to be surveying goings on rather than participating, one of which she recognises from...

The woman in black has moved off, has her back to Lia, appears to be lighting a pipe or cigarette in cupped hands. Lia walks toward the pool, passes the grotesque statue, travels on...

The porter leads the couple through the boot room and along the path – presumably towards the guest house.   The black-clad nervy woman gets through the doors and darts off to one side, reaching...

A small parade of people are heading toward Lia near the corridor exit:  The luggage porter with the couple’s luggage, the couple themselves – they acknowledge Lia with their eyes but seem more intent...

They continue to talk for a while, the woman hopping from one leg to the other, the older man notes Lia, takes a second glance at her figure and goes back to the conversation. ...

The three in the foyer are two men and a woman, none known to Lia.  The woman is slight, wears glasses, probably a little older than Lia, seems restless.  One of the men is...

Apart from a single non-descript door off one side, the corridor toward the open space is featureless, though feels more ‘uncluttered’ than ‘bare’ due to the lighting and decor. At its end, the corridor...

She can do those things. At the foot of the stairs are more guest rooms on the level below hers, numbers 1 to 9.  These are sans balconies with doors that open directly to...

He nods, “Mer,” and departs. What now?  

In response to her thanks, she receives a, “Pleasure Mer.” To her next question, “there’s a few people here already, most out near the pool where drinks and snacks are being served.  There’s going...