Emerald Shadows
Emerald Shadows Act 1: Scene 1: Hotel Lobby Characters: John (Bellhop) Sarah (Front desk clerk) Robert (Hotel manager) Guests [The lobby of the hotel is dimly lit, with faded wallpaper peeling off the walls. A few guests are milling about, whispering to each other. John is arranging luggage carts, and Sarah is behind the front desk, checking guests in.] John: [Looking around, muttering] This place gives me the creeps, Sarah. Did you hear the rumors about the green lights in the rooms scaring people? Sarah: [Nervously] Yeah, it's been going around. But you know how rumors can exaggerate things. I think there must be some logical explanation for it. [Enter Robert, the hotel manager, with a stern expression.] Robert: John, Sarah, I hope you've heard about the recent complaints. We can't afford any more bad publicity. Find out what's going on with those green lights and put an end to this nonsense! John: But sir, I think there's something genuinely eerie about this pla...