What’s a party without a dance? Everyone smiled as soon as the master of ceremony made the announcement. With their costumes, everyone could dance from one end to another and also choose whatever partner they wanted.

“Hey, stranger.” The wispy, soft voice whispered in her ear, forcing her to jolt in shock.

“Who are you?” she asked, sighting the speaker dressed in a Dracula costume.

He let down his mask with a smile. “It’s me, your annoying boss.”

Emily rolled her ...