Chapter 3 Summary

When James arrived at the address that had been provided on the card, he read a sign that said it was a miming company. He pushed open the gate, walked up to the house, and entered slowly. The silence surged out of the place like a cloud. He stood still for a few moments to get his bearings and to let his eyes adjust to the dark. He started to explore a bit and came to a door at a landing. He opened it and got a shock that sent chills head to toe.

He was looking into seven or eight pairs of staring eyes, which seemed to hover just a few feet from his face. He quickly closed the door and regained his composure. When he opened it again, he realized that the faces had been masks used by actors on a...