Montresor cannot even remember a day where he wasn’t in love with the piano. Since he was a young boy, he has shown exceptional talent in music, particularly the piano. Since then, Montresor has spent his life writing music and playing the piano for hours on end, each day, in his small, yet beautiful home. He writes his own music and is frequently hired to play at weddings, parties, and other celebrations. Montresor is a tall, kind faced man. His jet black hair stands out in comparison to his porcelain skin. His dark brown eyes have character and kindness, and his smile is gentle. One day, as Montresor is walking home from being with friends, a brightly coloured sign on a nearby tree catches his eye. Curious, Montresor moves closer to get a better look. “Oh my, this is perfect!” Montresor shouts excitedly. The sign describes an audition being held in two months time to be accepted into the most prestigious music school in all the world. This music school is one that artists dream of attending, and they typically choose individuals to attend through scouting agents. This is the first time in 5 years that they have ever offered an audition. It has been Montresor’s dream since he was a young boy to join this school so he could someday play piano with some of his idols. Excitedly, Montresor pulls the sign off the tree and tucks it into the pocket of his large brown coat. Montresor spends the next few weeks …show more content…
I was beginning to worry you were dead in here.” says Fortunato.
“Oh the contrary! I have never felt more alive. Look, Fortunato, look at the sign!” Montresor says as he pushes the sign into his hands. As Fortunato unwrinkled the bright sign, a look of panic struck across his face. Noticing that Montresor was watching, he quickly forced a smile and tried his best to seem excited for his friend. “Why how splendid! I, too, play piano in my spare time. Would you like me to help you prepare for your audition?” asks