Rufus' POV:

Some of the kids screamed, their fear raw and palpable in the air.

"Be quiet," I said in a hushed voice.

Thankfully, most of them did as told. Their sobs became quieter, though they never really stopped. I felt a pang in my chest as I realized that the poor children were doing their best to stifle their weeping. "Remember, you must not tell anyone that I was here, okay? If we meet again in the future, just pretend that you've never seen me before."

I paused, unable to leave despite myself. "Don't be afraid," I added. "I promise to come back soon and save all of you. But for now, I need you to wait. Can you do that for me?"

I saw several heads bob timidly, and that was all I needed. I pushed past the door and walked out of the room.

After wandering down the hall for a while, I heard some noise coming from one of the open rooms.

through the doorway. The room was filled

a more slender build, and was wearing a pink mask. It must be the

piqued my interest, however, was the little

too, so I had no way of seeing

hit me then-there

would snatch him away. She never put him

floor as well. I was mulling over my options when the clowns squabbling grew louder, and I couldn't

There was a sharp quality to her voice that made my scalp

sounded like long nails being dragged

res-masked clown Jack

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he shut

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