Sharon had driven the long and winding road to the looming castle with more than a bit of apprehension.  She wasn't sure she was even in the right place, and if she was, found it a bit disbelieving that she would even be here.  She rarely allowed herself such frivolities.  But it was the beginning of a two week vacation, and she hadn't been to a Halloween party in years.<br/><br/>She stepped out of her car and made sure the costume was staying in place.  It was the last thing in her size at the shop and it felt just a bit too snug.  Now that she was out in the night air in a strange and dark place, she wished she'd chosen something a bit more substantial as the air cut through her.  She hurried into the castle, the heavy door swung shut behind her with a large bang.  She pulled a small mask over her eyes as she smiled and nodded at the guests already assembled there, but moved away from them on down the hall.  It seemed that they had all came together and she didn't want to intrude.<br/><br/>The hall was enormous and drafty, she could only make out shadows at the highest point on the ceilings, and the flooring looked like something from Alice in Wonderland.  She tried to open a couple of the doors down the hall with no luck.  Feeling a creepy chill in the air, she hurried back to where the others stood.  She found herself wishing for either of the other girls' dresses as she wrapped her arms around herself for warmth.