Truth or Dare

Chapter 2:

Jenny went to the computer. Her brown hair tied in a braid at the base of her neck. She hated to talk in front of people, even her friends, but this was different. These were supposed to be her friends and she wanted to protect them even if they didnt always deserve it. They have hurt her in more ways that they didnt know. She didnt know why but she felt she had to warn them of the danger even knowing that they would ignore it. They always did and then they would go oh we should have listened when things went bad. The eight young adults sat down at the dining room table. She had begun to tell them what she had found. First off, this house isnt a house. It was built as a mini reconstruction in the layout of an Ancient Egyptian temple. I was able to find an overhead view and you look at that and then the temple of Karnak and you can see what I mean. Jenny showed some pictures on the computer. They looked bored and wanted to get to the party. Marie took a drink off the flask of whiskey that she had. Another was texting someone. The way the temples were built were to allow the power of the gods to flow through them. Each had a mound that was to represent the original mound of the land of Egypt.

So, this house was built in the shape of a temple. Why is that important? The person who built the place liked Ancient Egypt. That explains the cool carvings on the wall. There is no way that it can be the explanation for all the things going on here, if you even believe the old stories. There is nothing here other than a cool looking house. Even if the temples of old had power it wouldnt be here. Its all in peoples heads that all. one said. They had been playing a game on their phone.

You may think it is peoples heads but there are those that did believe in it. If a person did then they may feel blessed by the houses layout. People who were or are more sensitive to the spirits would be more affected by the gods. Those that didnt would not be allowed into certain areas. Jenny said. There were ancient rites that had to be done in order to communicate with them. Those people that knew the ancient ways would be safer in the house if they did the ancient rituals and other things. The others rolled their eyes. This was boring shit. The one guy went back to his game. They were here to party and have a good time. Go have your party – just leave me out of it. I have work to do.

OK, what about the games that we were going to do while here? Is there any danger of us doing them here? Shelly asked. She was rather religious, and the games would be fun, if they ever got started. They are games nothing more. I am dying to see what sick things we come up with here on the Ouija board.

The Ouija board comes with several specific instructions and we should be careful. Truth or Dare I couldnt find any information on. There are several vague references to it, but my computer began to act up when I was looking for information on it. What I did find was that there are five rounds but then not much more. Jenny was going to find a way to embarrass them for not caring about her feelings. She had enough of their treatment. They had walked on her one too many times. The house seemed alive to her. She wanted them to respect it and they were here only to drink and get high. She was pissed and would get her revenge in some way.

What do you mean that there are five rounds? I have played truth or dare before and we never have done five rounds.

Jenny looked down. She knew that they wouldnt believe what she was about to say. Ever play it in a place that is said to have power? You know – do what you want. I have information on the fact that the game isnt as safe as you think but you arent going to listen to me so whatever. Jenny walked away hurt. Steve went after her.

Steve looked at Jenny. Relax, nothing is going to happen. Lets get the party started. Are you going to join us? You always have your nose in a book, you need to have some fun for a change. We have the place for the weekend so we should have plenty of time to do more research. Dont be a buzz kill again.

Steve, there was one more thing I got a message before things went strange outside. Steve looked at Jenny then rolled his eyes. The message that was on the screen that I cant explain. The message that I got before I came in was play the game if you dare. – there is only one way to win. I dont know what that means but there is something going on here that we dont know about. We need to be careful.

No, Jenny you need to chill and have some fun for a change. Steve said. He was frustrated as ever. Jenny was going to be a buzz kill again, he could already tell. You know, maybe you should have stayed at the dorm. God, I dont want to deal with this shit. Why do you have to destroy everyones fun!

One had walked away from the table. Aww shit, the TV is broken. Screen is cracked and everything. Most of the people went to give him a hard time about the TV.

One of the guys scoffed. Listen Jenny, you can act like your freaked out over something and want to ruin our fun but youre not ruining mine. Now lets get this party going! The others started to cheer and went to get some of the beers that were in kitchen. They were here to have a good time and didnt care about the research that needed to be done. It was going to be a great Halloween weekend. They were going to have the party of a lifetime. Go hide in a corner and pout if you are going to be a buzz kill Jenny. We will let you know when it is time to leave.

Jenny was pissed. They were nothing but a bunch of idiots that wouldnt listen. Again. All they wanted was to have fun and be stupid. There was something about this house that kept drawing her deeper in. A feeling of understanding, a longing for love that her friends had never given her. She had proof that this was a serious place. They wanted to do nothing more than party. They were headed down a dark path. They had known she was only to do research. She wanted to do a full research project. She wanted to get some solid proof of the paranormal. She had so many questions and the house had a strange vibe about it. There were so many questions to be answered. Steve and the others they wanted to party. There was something in this house. A form of control that she didnt have. Something was controlling them, trying to get them to let their guard down. They all seemed out of control. Steve was getting sucked into the party attitude and everyone was almost out of control. They were all drinking beer and doing shots of hard alcohol. They were enjoying smoking and in general getting more than mildly messed up. It was going to be a long weekend.