1989 a woman named Linnet she is in her 40s driving down the road of scotland Bridge of Allan in a Sedan Chevrolet Capric
That was light, warm brown with a metallic sheen the woman has pale skin a broad smile with visible teeth and full lips bouncing to music she was wearing a dark solid colored t-shirt with a mock turtleneck collar and short loose fitting sleeves with High waisted, light wash denim jeans with a unique fold over waistband and a thin belt. The legs are tapered and pegged with the cuffs tightly rolled at the ankles she has Light colored loafers her hair is large with teased curls and waves the hair is styled to be full and high on the top and sides with a feathered appearance. She was bouncing to the song "Just Like Jesse James" her daughter Bonibell who's 8 years old in the back of the car she has light blonde hair styled with a short, full fringe across her forehead and long, bouncy curls that fall over her shoulders a white ribbon is tied at the top of her head she has round, light blue eyes and a small soft smile she was wearing a blouse that has a V shaped yoke ruffle with ecru lace trim and a ruffled neck It has long sleeves with elasticized cuffs her skirt is brown with a floral pattern and a ruffled hem with lace trim with black flats. They were on their way to the library to pick up some new books for family night it was close to Halloween so they needed scary stories to tell after dinner when they got there The building featured a half timbered style on its upper levels, with dark wooden beams and light colored infill the lower part of the building is constructed from a mix of brick and stone masonry the building has multiple stories, including an upper level balcony with a wooden railing and hanging flower baskets a prominent feature is a round tower.like section on the right which has a small, pointed roof the entrance under a brick archway, with a sign above it that reads "HOLLOW WILL EARTH". The building is covered in some areas with climbing vines
They got out the car walking to the door Linnet making sure to hold onto Bonibell telling her to stay by her side before walking in. The inside had a arched stone ceiling creating a grotto like entrance to the room a wooden spiral staircase with a red carpeted runner is a central feature, leading to an upper level the floors are polished wood, covered with several patterned rugs with floor to ceiling bookshelves lining the walls the shelves are filled with a large collection of old books, that have a rich history a wooden chair with a patterned cushion sits at the base of the staircase a hanging lantern style light fixture illuminates the arched entryway while a more ornate chandelier is further back, providing warm, soft light throughout the space. Linnet was looking around and was interested in who the store owner was wanting to learn about the decor leaving her daughter by the door wandering deeper into the store Bonibell wanted to listen to her mom and stay by her but something from the shelves was calling out to her she looked around walking around until she found a book on the shelf that had a primarily red cover featuring a bonded leather It is adorned with black and silver decorations, which appear to be foil stamped, adding a distinctive and ornate look. The design includes intricate patterns and symbolic elements The title "Ms.Web" Bonibell was curious and grabbed it about to sit down and read it before her mom came back with a bag saying they can take 4 scary books but had to return them on Saturday bonibell said okay and that she wanted the book "Ms.Web" Linnet felt like saying no but decided to say yes and grab three more after a few minutes they left getting into the car Linnet handed the book to bonibell saying she could read it on the way home to build confidence to read it to everyone after dinner bonibell giggled excitedly opening the book seeing a ripped piece of a shirt that said "Kennywood" on it she moved it away and began reading and felt like something was watching her looking up to the window only briefly seeing a tall woman who had long hair reaching the ground with multiple long arms drooling in the shadows of 2 buildings she quickly yelled to her mom saying she saw a scary monster but Linnet brushed it off saying it was just Halloween decorations but bonibell felt like she opened something that she wasn't able to understand slowly going back to her book Not knowing what gate she had opened that will never close until everyone she loved was gone.