Post by Millstone admin on Jan 8, 2008 20:42:23 GMT -6
The beginning of it all...
Millstone was founded in 1970, by Michael Lladaway, who became the first Mayor of Millstone. 5 years later, Millstone Academy was developed. It had been much smaller at the time, and had a much older style to it. Lladaway had a goal for the academy to become big. To be a prestigious boarding school. One where the rich and famous would want to come. An academy that would make Millstone famous. He got his wish, but sadly, he was never able to see it.
Millstone started out small. Its only income came from the mill they had all been able to build. Over time, it had been able to bring in the money needed to develope the Academy. As the academy took off, the mill began to fade into a past memory. It was no longer needed now that the academy was able to supply above and beyond what the mill had ever earned.
The Academy continued to grow, not just the number of students, but the buildings as well. Classrooms were added, dormitories built, you name it, they did it. Though the more they added, the more money they needed. With the old mill no longer being much use, the money that went toward repairs for the mill began to go toward funds for the Academy. No sooner, the mill was finally shut down. No one seemed to care, for all were hopeful for the new Academy. Everything continued to grow and prosper, until one night.
A huge storm made its way across Millstone. Harsh winds blew, and loud crashes could be heard all night. The next morning, all was calm. Many people thought it had just blown over, that it hadn't been that big a deal... until they looked outside. There were trees up rooted, cars flipped over, debris everywhere. And the mill... people couldn't believe their eyes as the saw the old building crushed in different parts. It was now more or less a pile of ruins. A large tree had fallen near the center of the mill, destroying whatever had been beneath it. A few parts of the building still stood, but it was far beyond repair with funds they had. All money was being put toward the academy, it was pointless to try to rebuild something that was never used anyways, so it was left to rot. Strange thing was, when all looked to the Academy, there wasn't even the slightest scratch upon it. Everyone was relieved, until the next day, when the greatest disaster was discovered. Mayor Lladaway was gone.
Many had gone to his house, to figure out should be done for the town. But no one was there. They searched for days, weeks even. The police were brought in. No one wanted to believe their precious mayor was... gone. The time continued on, and there was no sign of the mayor anywhere. The town had no choice but to presume the mayor dead. A funeral was arranged, and many mourned for the loss of their greatest leader. No one else could have gotten the town to where it was.
Not long after, many noted some strange occurances within the ruins of the old mill. Many began to become afraid. Strange noises began coming from the mill, horrid moans, as if someone was in pain. It began to frighten the town's folk. Some tried to investigate, thinking that perhaps the mayor was alive, maybe trapped with in the ruins. But the mayor was never found.
Time moved forward, and suddenly, the town picked backup once again, but only for a short while. As more students began to come to the Academy, more and more havoc began to develope, until one night, tragedy struck again. A murder had taken place not far from the mill. They were never able to find the culprit, and the town once again became afraid. Soon crimes became a constant, with robberies, drug busts, even rapes. With all the chaos, many could not handle it, and it resulted in suicide. What was happening to their once peaceful town?
Then the mayor's wish came true. Many rich and high classed students began transferring to Millstone Academy. Some celebrities began to show as well. This brought the town a bit of joy and hope, but a bit of annoyance and stress as well. They already had trouble with all the press hammering them for anything to make a story out of, but now with such people coming to their academy, paparazzi began to swarm them.
Now the only choice they have is to keep their mouths shut, forget the past, and continue into the future. Where will you take a stand? Will you be one of the happy go lucky students here only to learn? Will you be a victim to the crimes of the town? Perhaps you'll be one that causes them? It's all up to you.
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