The grand ballroom, adorned with opulent chandeliers and exquisite tapestries, comes alive with a mesmerizing symphony of colors and sounds as the doors open to the most anticipated event.
By eight in the evening, some guests finally arrived at the Milton Hotel, draped in elegant gowns and dashing suits, stepping inside, their faces concealed behind elaborate masks of feathers, lace, and jewels, adding an air of mystique to the evening. They were all the people and vampires invited by Henderson to his ball, announced to the public as a pre-celebration of Johnsen Hospital’s 50th anniversary.
Soft, ethereal music fills the air, played by a live orchestra stationed on an elevated platform at the far end of the ballroom. The melodies carry a delicate hint of intrigue and romance, enticing t
