You shiver at the thought of coming face to face with a vampire. Would you have the wit and fortitude to survive an encounter like that?

Silence holds you and your friends as the final story ends. By now, you have all switched from the red ale to a warm tea. The soothing beverage makes your legs and arms heavy. It had been a long day of work before coming to the inn. Now, it was now time for rest.

Freya comes over to clear the table as she says, “Alright, you lot. Either it's up to bed or out to the streets. We are closing up for the night.”

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You put down a few gold coins and thank Freya with a smile. You and your friends say your goodbyes as you stagger up the stairs to your room.

After you change into your clothes for sleep and wash your face, you are embraced by the warmth of the bed. Soft, comfortable linens envelop you while a warm fire crackles away in the room’s fireplace.

You think about all the tales you heard on this night. Of the betrayal in the goblin hole, the brave defenders of Sol, the tragedy of the army of gold, Gregory the caretaker, and the eerie tale of the Killer of Krell Street.

A slight shiver runs down your spine as you think about them, but it does not last. Sleep soon overcomes you as you drift away in a peaceful slumber.