TIME UPDATE
Sunday, June 24th - Saturday, June 30th
SUNDAY, JUNE 24th:
Weather: The thunderstorm from Saturday night continues into Sunday morning, finally clearing up around noon. The day remains breezy and cool, but not unpleasant.;66°/48°
EVENTS→ Surprise, surprise! There's a carnival in town! The
Le Cirque des âmes Perdues is located in the large expanse of empty space between the marina and the Point Pleasant Museum. One wouldn't think such a large carnival could fit in the area, but... somehow it does. It's not difficult for anyone in town to see the top of the Ferris wheel, even if they're across town, and the very top of the main carnival tent where the animal shows take place. Everything about the carnival seems old-fashioned, or rather...vintage, from the
ticket booths to the
vendors. The only modern items seem to be the rides and some of the games. The Carnival is owned by Mr. Andre Radley, though he may be hard to find if you're trying.
It's quite a surprise, as there were no signs advertising the carnival, but... it's something to do! And everyone in town is going to feel a pull towards it... whether they decide to go or not is up to them, but they're going to feel some major FOMO if they resist.
The majority of the Carnival's employees are very... muted. They go about their tasks quietly and obediently. If you ask them for help, they merely point you in the direction you need to go, with no words spoken. If you pester them, they will simply turn and walk away. Those operating the rides are exactly the same way. The only enthusiasm you'll receive is from those working the games and smaller attractions, trying to entice you into spending your tickets to try and win a prize. Only those really paying close attention will see how forced their smiles are, and how the feature of warmth and excitement doesn't quite reach their glassy eyes.
Rides include but are not limited to:
The Ferris Wheel: Such a fun ride for all ages!
The Round Up: It's not recommended to ride this attraction if you've just eaten... no one wants to be puked on. But there's a very good chance that if you're riding this, you may spot one of Point Pleasant's missing or dead on the ride with you, strapped in and holding tight... it can be very disorienting... but when the ride stops, of course they're not there.
The Tunnel of Love: They say there's a fine line between love and hate. Some of those who ride this game will either go through intense feelings of lustfulness towards your ride partner... or undeniable rage...it only lasts as long as the ride does, thankfully!
The Carousel: If the carousel moves forward, many of those riding will see visions of their future... if the carousel moves backward, they will relive moments of their past, good or bad.
Bumper CarsAttractions include but are not limited to:
Fortune Telling: A reading with Madame Zena is simple enough. She's cagey and as vague as most fortune tellers... although, you can ask her to answer one question truthfully about your future for a price! No question is off-limits - she knows all.
Maze of Mirrors (Some people may realize something or someone is stalking them. They will see a terrifying being in various mirrors... it may not be scary to some, and those people will have no trouble getting out of the attraction. Those who do become scared find it harder and harder to find the exit and unless they're with a friend, there's no one around to help, or hear them scream as the being stalking them seems to get closer to them within the mirrors... obvious they will eventually find the doors out, but only when they reach a breaking point... then the hall to the exit will mysteriously appear...)
The Funhouse: Ballpits! Slides! Floors that seem to break away beneath your feet! (don't worry, it's just an illusion). Super duper fun and not at all scary, even with the clowns silently watching you from the corners. A few people may go missing in this ride, but thankfully their families and friends will have no real memory of them, so there's really no one to miss, right? Those "missing" will be joining the carnival staff the next day. Some people in town may recognize them in a very vague "they look so familiar" sort of way, but that's it.
The games are all pretty self-explanatory. But there's a high chance of winners, which is probably odd given how these games are designed to ensure the player loses. Stuffed animals, plastic jewelry... all the kitschy things are here for you to take home. They make you sick, they may make you really lucky for a few days... they may just be random, boring old prizes. Who can really tell??
There are plenty of vendors as well, selling various treats, fried foods, ice cream, cotton candy, etc. A few booths sell alcohol (of course, you must be wearing a 21 and over bracelet to purchase!), including the Carnival's featured beverage for adults:
The Merry Maker! It's honestly just a cocktail containing pineapple, rum, and lime... so simple and so delicious! Oh... and yes, it will also have you bearing your soul to whoever will listen. The effects don't last long unless you have more than one while you're visiting, then things might get a little uncomfortable.
The carnival is here all week from 10am to 11:45pm and the various "events" won't happen to every character, every day... and certainly, those strange things won't be limited to what is listed here.
MONDAY, JUNE 25th:
Weather: A clear, breezy day;72°/54°
EVENTS
→ The carnival is in town... what else would anyone be doing?
TUESDAY, JUNE 26th:
Weather: Another lovely day! So much sun!;74°/59°
EVENTS
→ Didn't you know the carnival is still in town??
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27th:
Weather: Three days in a row of gorgeous summer weather;76°/54°
EVENTS
→ Animal control is called after an abnormal amount of snakes is found in the front yard of Parish Hunt, an elderly man who has been rather reclusive for over a decade. There's no sign that Parish is home and he has no family to report him missing.
→ Oh yeah, the carnival is still here!
THURSDAY, JUNE 28th:
Weather: The skies are cloud-free and as blue as the sea!;73°/57°
EVENTS
→ Despite the creepiness of the carnival, most of the town still finds it incredibly delightful and fun. Most people are forgetting about obligations (like work) to attend and play games and take a spin on the rides. The Carnival workers seem to be growing in number too and the power of the carnival is really causing a stir around Point Pleasant. Who knew the town could get something
this fun? Almost everyone is so happy and relaxed and they're so happy to turn over their money (and maybe a part of their souls) to stay.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29th
Weather: Sunny!;79°/48°
EVENTS
→ Who cares? Let's go to the carnival!
SATURDAY, JUNE 30th:
Weather: Some cloudy skies, but nothing ominous, at not until nightfall, then a pretty severe thunderstorm kicks in, leaving it rather unsafe to leave wherever you may be sheltered;81°/56°
EVENTS
→ Anyone at the carnival today will be chased out by the thunderstorm that rolls in as the sunsets. After everyone has left, the carnival begins packing up and is gone by morning, leaving behind no real sign that it had ever been there but for some trash littering the ground.
Birthdays: Nic and Zania Castell (June 29)