The sixteen guests walked slowly up the different porches to the doorstep of the Belmont's Manse.

The storm in the air raged, thunder booming and lightning illuminating their faces.

One by one, each person arrived and awed at the building in front of them, deceived by the innocent exterior of the beautiful, medieval-style house. 

They followed the same protocol as enlisted in their private invitations. Knock five times, and then state the password. 

"With Hope comes Despair."

The butler welcomed them in as they took off their jackets and trench coats, revealing formal party clothes. They stood among the other guests, making small talk as all sixteen guests slowly trickled into the manse. 

Once all sixteen were gathered, they spotted the host coming down the stairs, his face stretched into an evil grin.

None of the guests knew nor recalled what happened as soon as the host lifted his arms. 

The protesting storm sent out a streak of lightning shaped like a skull. The wind picked up, howling even louder, and the butler locked the door before disappearing. 

All of the guests passed out at the same time.

They were trapped in the Manse of Despair.

A/N:

1. This book is not just mine! There is a very amazing author and friend of mine who helps me out a lot! If you liked this book, follow her(and me, shameless plug), DeathShadowRules. This was a little project I'm doing with her, because we both wanted to get something cool finished as best friends! I wrote the book, and edited Shadow's death scenes or executions. We both drew a few scenes in our own point of views. When I decided who died, she decided who the murderer was, and vice versa.

2. The blood is pink in Dangan Ronpa as an artistic choice. The few illustrated death scenes have pink blood. 

3. This was my first fan fiction! It's not very good, we based it off of the anime/video game Dangan Ronpa. 

(That's all I needed to say here. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy.)