Blogger Challenge 2 - LoveFest

It was a dark and misty morning when the inhabitants of the town emerged from their warm comfortable beds. It was also to be the last morning for many of them. Strange sightings were reported about the outer fringes of the town, near the Borden home. Some claimed to see tentacles in odd places, others shrugged it off as part of that family's peculiarities. Perhaps it was a new way to decorate.

But such things like the fire in the bowl that never seemed to die down, and the ever spouting fountain, both boasting those strange tentacles from them.

Even the quite park bench and end table seemed to have been replaced by these odd decorations.

And some swore they saw demonic forces at work within the trees on the properties, even some claiming eyes and mouths were glowing. And others reported plants growing from the ground with an alien look to them, their buds resembling eyes.

Someone had erected a strange building on the land with a statue that seemed to depict a priest, perhaps a god, or something pouring water into the oceans and tentacles reaching up towards him.

But the building itself was the oddest, with drawings upon it and a very strange lamp within, or..whatever it was. One hysterical boy even came racing out of the building in tears, swearing up and down that the 'thing' had opened it's eye and looked right at him!

Upon further investigation, no proof was found of the mysterious eye, but a strange window was discovered which appeared to look out at the grounds, but not anyplace recognizable beyond it's view.

The Borden house itself was wrapped inside a blanket of that thick fog, adding to the mystery of the new appearance to the grounds.

And on the other side of the house was yet another strange new building which was empty other than a very weird statue within. It appeared to be an octopus sitting on top of something. What was the sudden fascination with these creatures?

It was decided to approach the family and question them about this fascination. Nobody had seen the parents for days in town and they felt it best to check in on them anyway. So, a few brave townsfolk and I climbed the steps and knocked upon the front door.

 Not a sound was heard as we waited by the front door, no footsteps or voices to give any indication that anyone was at home. So, I reached up to knock once more and as I did so, the door slid ajar. Odd, another strange piece of furniture in the foyer, and still no answer when we called out, Hello?!"

Stepping inside, ever cautious of any intruders, I motioned silently to the men to take different directions, fearing the worst might greet us. But, I only noticed an empty house, a few strange artistic elements, not really a theme to this house at all. More of a bit of old and new and eccentric.

Large stained glass windows in a corner..   

Even a large snake terrarium but one peculiar sign was the one in the corner, with some strange winged beast upon it. It appeared to be a recruitment poster, but with wording that wasn't of any language I recognized before.

 Still nothing too unusual to be found, chairs set up as if someone was having a small meeting at some point. Still no sound of feet or voices, nor sign of any life within, well besides the snake that is.

 

With a nod to each other, we decided to make our way upstairs, there was obviously nobody downstairs to greet us. The stairs creaked and the air had an odd heaviness to it.

 Stepping into the larger of the three rooms upstairs, I blinked and realized we had come into some sort of laboratory. This must be were Dr Bordon conduction is aquatic studies. Books, and large file cabinets, filing boxes and all sorts of different sealife kept in jars and specimen tanks. Even an old bomb that had been dug up from the depths lay off to one side. If it wasn't such a critical situation , I might have enjoyed exploring in here a bit more. There was even one specimen labeled "Mermaid tail" was that for real?!

 It would be in the next room that we finally found signs of life, little Miss Borden stood at the window gazing out. She didn't move even a muscle, no indication that she was even aware of our presence. So, I stepped forwards, concern crossing my brow and as I reached out to touch her shoulder, she turned about to face us.

Emitting the worst sound ever from her mouth where, something disturbing was protruding. More coming out of her head and brow and holding back a scream of terror all my own, I stumbled backwards into one others. We froze there in terror as she began to stumble closer. Holding in her hands, a bleeding heart.. a HUMAN heart!

(LoveFest 2017 is open Aug 17-27th. A world of wonder celebrating the 127th birthday of H.P. Lovecraft. Enjoy shopping at the merchants quarter of this New England Coastal town. Perhaps you would like to check out the gacha machines at the shack and test your luck. Or visit the local tourist features, but beware, not all is as it seems, or is it? What is reality and what isn't here? Enjoy ten days of sim-wide events and entertainment, with great music and stage shows. For more information and schedule of daily events, check out their blog here: https://lovefest.wordpress.com/about/lovefest/

Credits 
Outside:
Lilith's Den created the LoveFest Exclusives-  Octagon Pedestrial Pavillon Brown Bricks
& Squid Stone

 Dragon Magick Wares created the LoveFest exclusive, Old Ones Temple

Simply Shelby created the little eyes plant, Shoggoth

Spyralle designed the Watcher Beacon Exclusive and the Deep Night Window, which is a Hunt Prize at LoveFest

LoveFest creations by .:Tylers Treasures:.  include the
Demon Garden with Tentacles, Flaming Demon Tree, How the Seas Were Formed statue, Iron fence, Tentacle Side Table, Tentacle Fire Bowl, Tentacle Found, Tentacle Garden, Tentackle Garden Bench with cuddles and the Tentacle Lantern.

 Inside the house:
The house itself is a creation by Little Scamp Designs and is called the Lizzie Boreden House. A LoveFest Exclusive.


HHVET Victoriana created the fantastic Antique Bust Portrait, Dark Cabinet, Medicine Cabinet, Antique Vase Portrait, Elegant Snake Tank, & Worn Victorian Rug. A LoveFest Exclusive

The Artist Shed designed the Asylum Settee, a LoveFest Exclusive with 3 Poses, & the
Mysteries of the Deep Hunt Gift -Cthulhu Sidetable

By Lilith's Den we have the Mesh Basalt Checker Floor Tiles With Texture Changer, Stained Glass Lovecraft Elder Sign in Frame, Stained Glass Lovecraft Squid in Frame,
& the gacha item, Lilith's Den Alien Antenna Eyes (Rezzable version) at LoveFest

irrie's { DollHouse }also has a gacha at LoveFest for us, which includes the Florence Art Deco Chairs in various colors.

Love Everlasting PlantPets also has a gacha collection, the Deep Sea Curiosities seen in the lab at LoveFest

Epicine created the creepy Cthulhu Recruitment Poster

I AM WEARING:
Creations by Spyralle also include the Eye of the Watcher another gift at LoveFest

By Lilith's Den we have the gacha item, Alien Antenna Eyes wearable version at LoveFest

Dark Passions created the great nails Book Of The Dead,a LoveFest Exclusive, for Omega, Slink and Maitreya. With a 6 texture applier.

Epicine created the adorable Cthulhu-chan Teacup Dimension shoulder pet, which is a Rare gacha item at LoveFest

The dress is a special dress made exclusively for LoveFest by Zan's

1313 Mockingbird lane Created the frightening Release The Kraken - Magnum Version tongue. Another LoveFest Exclusive

Laudanum Lollipops  created the Lurking Tentacle which is a Rare gacha item at LoveFest

VENGE designed the amazing item from their Abysm Gacha collection at LoveFest called, Abysm Eyes in Green. This is a common item and includes mesh eyes.

Sn@tch created the lovely Bronte Hair which is available in your choice of 6 hud packs. This is a new mainstore release.

Mishmash Fusion created the shoes that I am wearing, which are a Subscriber Gift called, Missy Sandals in Red. These are compatible with Belleza, Maitreya and Slink feet.

Pose with prop created by
Don't Blink! Poses ~House Of Horrors Pose & Prop heart included, another item to be found at LoveFest
 

5 O'Clock and All Is Well

It was a quiet time of the day, when everyone was still out in the fields, and mother was home preparing the evening meal with the younger girls of the family. The sun reached in through the windows, and dust fairies danced about in her wake. A trunk of jewels and gold, sat to one side, touched ever so gently by the light's fingertips, and even as the shadows passed over the room in the corners, a soft glow could be seen from the beautiful crystal sitting upon the intricately carved table top. Everyone was excited, for soon the fair would begin, but this also meant a lot of time would be spent working fingers to the bone in preparation. Mama had baking to do, the harvest needed to be brought in from the field, the fattest hog had to be chosen and some of the sisters were even making new jewelry and embroidering designs upon lovingly sewn garments. The chain mail was being polished and the men spent evenings within, practicing their art. All but one, who had his head in the clouds, dreaming of winning the joust this year and of fair maidens giving him their favors for good luck.

Unmasking A Cure Relay For Life Team (#38) presents the Third Annual Medieval Faire, running from May 19 though June 18, 2017. The Faire, similar to a real world "Ren Faire", offers medieval tournaments in jousting, sword play, archery, horse racing, chess, Slurbbage, all day Trivia. There are over 80 merchants throughout the Faire grounds; village, travelers' camp and Gotya garden. All of them supporting Relay For Life with items that will be sold for a 100% donation. On the entertainment front, we have ChangHigh Sisters, dozens of live performers and  DJs are all donating their time and talents to Relay For Life. Don't miss this exciting month-long event; try your hand at all the sports, find that perfect outfit or decor item, or enjoy live musicians and dj sets!

EVENT WEBSITE: http://www.uacmedievalfairerflofsl.com/

EVENT SCHEDULE: www.uacmedievalfairerflofsl.com/schedule

Moondrops is participating in the Unmasking A Cure's Relay For Life Medieval fair May 19- June 14 with this lovely Crystal Night lamp/decoration that glows in the dark. It includes a 14 texture change hud to match up the crystal to your decor

DoggMata created this beautiful Dragona Setee for Unmasking A Cure's Relay For Life Medieval fair. It comes with four pillows with animations, and the fantastic dragon table. This is also available in a brown version.

Ollies Follies created the fantastic Shabby Chic Botanical Gacha collection is one that is also their RFL exclusive at the Unmasking A Cure's Relay For Life Medieval fair. Shown in the picture above is the Botanical Oval 4, Botanical Octo 2, Botanical Quad 2 , and RARE  Botanical Montage

HHVET Victoriana has this great tapesty shown above, as a prize in the Unmasking A Cure's Relay For Life Medieval fair Hunt. And Wayward has two great Treasure Chests for us, one with gold and jewels, another with silver. Both emit smoke and flames, so thieves just might think twice about stealing your treasure.