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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WayneLigon" data-source="post: 480112" data-attributes="member: 3649">Belladonna's Ballroom Blitz Madame Belladonna (this is surely an affectation, done for aliterary effect) hosts a unique party every year during the Christmas season. She is generally considered dotty but harmless by those who have spoken to her at length, but she does have an odd sense of humor. She sends invitations, which arrive on Oct 31, to 333 people instructing them that they and a significant other are invited to an old-fashioned ballroom dance marathon. Anyone left standing at the end of 72 hours gets to take home an iron pot full of gold coins, valued at about 200 million dollars. The gold is always in full view right in the middle of the dance floor at all times. Everyone participating must sign a series of waivers, which are then notarized.The rules are different from the old dance marathons, though. Once the music begins, no-one can stop, not even for a second. There are no rest breaks, no bathroom breaks, nothing. Food and drink is provided in endless quantities to the dancers, but they must keep dancing even as they eat. They are not allowed any stimulants save the coffee or tea provided. Breaking that rule causes immediate expulsion. Obviously after some time has passed, the contest becomes very messy and cruel, but Madame Belladonna never lacks for participants. More than 50% drop out by the end of the first 24 hours, and so far no-one has lasted the entire 72. Being the last standing doesn't count; you have to keep dancing until the clock chimes time over. The area around the dance floor is cluttered with the buffet tables, and chairs. Anyone invited to the marathon is free to stay for the entire 72 hours, regardless if they are dancing or not, but they must have at least started out as active participants. Once they step off the dance floor, they can come and go as they wish. Madame Belladonna's motives in this are unknown. Next: Black Gate Books</blockquote>

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