The Red Death Plagues the Land
The Red Death is a fatal disease that is rapidly spreading and consuming Prince Prospero's kingdom. Described as "causing sharp pains, sudden dizziness, and then profuse bleeding at the pores" the unfortunate victim would be deceased in under half an hour. Even though the Prince sees all of the suffering taking place in his land, he still believes that he will be able to withstand the plague while living in luxury, and secludes himself away with one thousand other nobles in his abbey, welding the doors shut to ensure their safety.
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