The mysterious Emporium Prologue.

There are some places where strange things happen, because of these weird things no one ever dared to step foot in that place. The mysterious Emporium was like that…

Even though everyday, the lights shone brighter than the day before, the doors were wide open and the windows were as clear as a diamond. Even though the toys’ faces were like real life childrens, the front desk had a pen floating in mid air and the whispers from inside the building were like the hisses of a snake. No one ever dared to go inside.

It was like the broad, oak doorway was trying to draw you to go inside…But it didn’t work. No one had ever stepped foot inside, that was until Libitina came across the shop. 

Chapter 1 – Libitina’s urge

Libitina had always been a curious little soul, her mother had always said be careful where you venture, for it could lead to something dangerous. One rainy afternoon, Libitina was running through the streets of Paris trying to dodge the raindrops when she noticed something unusual about the Emporium. 

For the first time in forever The Emporium doors were closed.Libitina thought this was very strange since the doors are always open to welcome the people of Paris. Libitina thought about it for a moment should she step inside, or should she run away.She had the urge to step through the broad, oak doors but something had stopped her.Something changed her mind. She felt the presence of someone,something standing right in front of her…The breath of a strange creature…Breathing warm, meaty air…

A man,tall,thin and bony, his head peek round the corner of the doorway. He waved at Libitina. The other hand was covered in blood-red ink and in his other hand was a pen, the same pen that had been floating at the front desk, everyday of every hour…