Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the first episode of Tales of Corpus.
Each week we will bring you a new story based in the cryptic and twisted streets of Corpus Christi.
This week for our first tale, a story that I hold dear to my heart, a story that I've been waiting to tell for quite some time.
Welcome to the Corpus Christi Hotel.
Four friends, Jake, Mia, Ryan, and Zoe decided to take a road trip across the country.
They were looking for adventure and excitement and wanted to fill the nice cool breeze that hits your face on a sunny day.
That salty mist that makes your skin kind of sticky, but so refreshing as you dig your toes into the sand.
They got more than what they bargained for when they stumbled upon a mysterious hotel in the middle of the coast nestled on top of the sand dunes.
About 75 feet from the beach waves.
The hotel looked old and abandoned.
There was a sign that said vacancy.
The friends were tired and curious, so they decided to check it out.
They entered the lobby and were greeted by a friendly receptionist who gave them the keys to their rooms.
She told them to enjoy their stay and warn them not to wander around the hotel at night.
The friends thought nothing of it and went to their rooms.
They agreed to meet up later for dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
Jake and Mia shared a room on the second floor while Ryan and Zoe had a room on the third floor.
Jake and Mia unpacked their bags and decided to take a nap.
They felt asleep on the bed unaware of the strange noises that came from the walls.
They woke up to a loud knock on the door.
They opened it and saw Ryan and Zoe who looked terrified.
Guys, you have to come with us.
Something is wrong with this hotel.
We need to get out of here now.
Ryan said, what are you talking about?
What's wrong?
Mia asked.
Just come on. We'll explain on the way Zoe said.
They grabbed their bags and followed Ryan and Zoe to the stairs.
They ran down the steps but they soon realized that they were not getting any closer to the lobby.
The stairs seemed to go on forever and the walls were covered with weird symbols and paintings.
What the hell's going on? Where are we?
Jake asked.
I don't know. We tried to go to the restaurant but we ended up in this weird hallway.
It was like a maze. We couldn't find our way back to our room.
We kept seeing things that weren't there.
People, animals, monsters.
It was like a nightmare.
Ryan said, maybe we're dreaming.
Maybe this is all bad dream.
Mia said, no, this is real.
This hotel is haunted.
It's a trap.
It's trying to keep us here.
We have to find a way out.
Zoe said, they continue to run down the stairs.
Hoping to find an exit.
They passed by doors that led to more doors that led to different rooms.
But they were afraid of open them.
They didn't know what horrors awaited them behind the each door.
They finally reached the bottom of the stairs and saw the lobby.
They felt a surge of relief and ran towards the front door.
They pushed it with other strength but it wouldn't budge.
It was locked.
They turned around and saw the receptionist who was smiling wickedly.
She had blood on her teeth and claws on her hands.
Welcome to the corpse hotel of no return.
You can check out any time you like but you can never leave.
She laughed with such satisfaction and lunge that them.
They screamed and tried to fight her off but it was too late.
She tore them apart and devoured them limb by limb.
The hotel was silent again.
Except for the sound of her chewing.
She wiped her mouth and went back to her desk.
She picked up the phone and dialed a number.
Hello.
Welcome to the corpse hotel.
We have four new guests.
They are very tasty.
Would you like to join us for dinner?
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A tell of corpus.
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