The Magician in the Crimson Top Hat

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 "The mind is its own place and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven".

John Milton (Paradise Lost)


I struggled to open my eyes, my eyelids were heavy. I blinked a few times to rid myself of the blurry vision. I felt a cold drop fall right on my forehead, which tensed my facial muscles. Once I finally managed to open my eyes and see clearly, I ran my gaze around, but in vain, finding nothing but darkness as a chill went up my spine. I placed one hand on the floor to sit up and felt the damp earth beneath me. I struggled to turn on my side whilst my muscles throbbed with intense pain. A nasty stench filled my nose.


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