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Carly made her way up the stairs, ecstatic. There were camera flashes and reporters on all sides. Of course, they weren't there for her. The only reason she was here at all was because Diana had pulled some strings to get her an invitation.

It really was marvelous, the grandeur of it all. This colossal hall amidst their little town. Big names and famous faces from all over had flown in for its opening week. Seven nights, seven different themes.

"I wonder what tonight's theme is," Carly thought as she reached the last step.