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[S1] Hello everyone, my name is Dylan and welcome to a brand new video.[S1] If you are new here, hi there, I post fun-
[S1] and entertaining English lessons every single Friday.[S1] So today I'm going to be reading you a brilliant short story that I have.
[S1] found online called Maskorade.[S1] So I found this story on Reddit of all places.[S1] The link will be in the bio and the top comment.
[S1] And yeah, of course, I want to say a massive thank you to the author of today's story.[S1] So if you didn't know a mask raid is when you pretend to be someone that you are not.
[S1] and this is a masquerade mask.[S1] This will be relevant to the story.[S1] So not only will today's video help you to improve your British English
[S1] listening and pronunciation skills, I will also be teaching you various pieces of vocabulary and expressions that we cover in the story.
[S1] can expect to learn a lot today.[S1] So when you see a word in bold, this means that it will be explained in a PDF at the end of the...
[S1] video which can be downloaded for free.[S1] So the link is in the top comment you don't need to sign up to anything or enter your email address just hit the link and
[S1] download.[S1] So I would say that this story is at a B2 level and I will be providing a short summary at the end as well.
[S1] So don't worry if there are any parts that you don't understand.[S1] Finally, if you would like to listen to my videos on the go, why not follow my sp-
[S1] It's called British Education and the link is in the bio.[S1] I post weekly videos there as well right guys Enjoy
[S1] the video, Mask of Raid.[S1] The night was silent until it wasn't.[S1] Penny-
[S1] tossed and turned in her sleeping bag, trying to get comfortable on the hard ground.[S1] She was never fond of camping.[S1] She could never sleep.
[S1] She closed her eyes, trying to force herself to go to bed.[S1] When she heard it, the music, a slow and slow...
[S1] steady waltz.[S1] Penny rose from her sleeping bag.[S1] That's strange.[S1] I thought Mum and Dad said we were hours away.
[S1] from town she wandered to herself.[S1] And who would be playing a waltz in the middle of the
[S1] and laid back down.[S1] But as she listened to the music, she became more and more curious.[S1] It felt familiar.
[S1] earlier, somehow pulling on her, saying, follow me.[S1] Before she knew what she was doing, she had her boots laced.
[S1] flashlight in hand and left the safety of the campsite.[S1] She wondered through the woods, following the alluring.
[S1] music.[S1] It was a breezy summer night.[S1] The full moon illuminating everything Penny's flashlight didn't touch.
[S1] The forest was completely silent, but for the sound of Penny's footsteps over pine needles and the aloe ring melody.
[S1] growing closer and closer.[S1] She pushed past an evergreen bush into a clearing where an ancient cathedral stood.
[S1] It rose high above the trees.[S1] Penny was surprised she hadn't seen it coming, with its remaining spires being as tall as...
[S1] they were.[S1] The columns surrounding the outside of the old building were worn and cracked for many years of weathering.[S1] Half of the room...
[S1] was missing completely caved in.[S1] As Penny approached, she noticed a statue of a saint in front of the main.
[S1] archway, his face and fingers cracked off with trailing ivy growing up the base.[S1] The music was deafening.
[S1] now, like an orchestra was playing right beside her.[S1] She saw a glint of warm light from inside the building.
[S1] Turning off her flashlight, she approached the archway leading into the main hall.[S1] There, among cracked stone and cl...
[S1] Hobweb-covered pews was a single lit candle.[S1] She went to it, feeling drawn as if by a spell.
[S1] She stepped over the threshold, one foot at a time, and as she did, the old hall changed before her.
[S1] eyes.[S1] The ceiling was no longer cracked and caved in.[S1] Instead it was tall and vaulted, with chandeliers of blood redstone.
[S1] bones dangling down.[S1] Intricate sconces of gold filigree with red candles hung from the own Marchup
[S1] windows were inset into the carved stone, framed by wine-colored curtains.[S1] The floor was changed to a glossy black...
[S1] as if by magic, and it turned out it was magic.[S1] Across the hall was a
[S1] The Grand Orchestra, their instruments made of wood so glistening, it might be mistaken for gold.[S1] They played a magnificent waltz.
[S1] for masked dancers spinning and twirling across the marble with intricate gowns in sectoid wings and beastly mar.
[S1] Penny was so stunned that she dropped her flashlight.[S1] It clanged on the perfect marble floor.
[S1] but no one battered an eye.[S1] She turned around to the archway she had come in from, but instead of a crumbling stone arch, their...
[S1] were black doors closed as if she were the last guest, fashionably late to the bull.
[S1] Turned back around to the graceful dancers and noticed a few long tables to the left of the dance floor.[S1] They were draped with red...
[S1] and black tablecloths and laden with strange food.[S1] She smelled the sweetness of cakes, the saltiness of broth.
[S1] and the sharp tinge of alcohol.[S1] But as she stepped closer, she could tell this food was foreign, unnatural.
[S1] magical.[S1] The dishes just barely resembled human food.[S1] Unusual pink and green.
[S1] deserts with dripping black icing, roasted vegetables that looked as if they were from an alien world and a broiled animal of some kind.
[S1] basted with a mysterious, red syrup.[S1] Suddenly, Penny's stomach lurched.[S1] It twisted in...
[S1] knots like she hadn't eaten in days.[S1] She rested a hand on the food table, reaching for a dessert, her mouth watering for a delicacy.
[S1] she had never even seen before.[S1] As her fingers touched the plate carrying the weird cake, she hesitated.
[S1] This is a magical ball.[S1] These desserts are obviously made for the strange guests, she paused.
[S1] What even are these people? She examined the closest dancer, a tall slender woman in a gown.
[S1] She actually looked relatively normal, if not for the second pair of eyes dotting her raised cheekbones and the spindly antennae that sprout.
[S1] from her forehead.[S1] Insect-like features flawless skin, enchanting voice, they may just be fairies.[S1] She reads...
[S1] to herself.[S1] But, didn't the fairy tales grandmother always read, say never to eat or drink anything of the fairy?
[S1] Hmm.[S1] She turned back to the little cake.[S1] Her stomach fought back trying to reason with her.[S1] She was so...
[S1] hungry.[S1] She had never been this hungry before in her life.[S1] As her mind and appetite were warring.[S1] She didn't know.
[S1] the person behind her.[S1] Hello there, a curious voice said.[S1] Penny whipped her head around as...
[S1] if she'd been caught where she didn't belong.[S1] Technically she didn't.[S1] She was met with striking green eyes, warm skin and hair.
[S1] as fair as spider silk.[S1] He towered over her, but leaned down to her level in a kind way.[S1] Not con-
[S1] descendingly, as most people told her than her, did.[S1] He wore an exquisite suit of black velvet with red embroidery.
[S1] depicting thorns and bright red rose buds, as well as a matching red and black mask that look like a butterfly with its wings spread.
[S1] When she looked him up and down, she noticed that he had the wings of a dragonfly, long and shining indelicate.
[S1] and cleft hooves in place of feet.[S1] He tilted his head at her, and that's when she noticed that she had
[S1] spent the past few seconds staring at him in complete silence.[S1] Um, hello, she responded.
[S1] and it came out in a mumble.[S1] He kept looking at her.[S1] She was afraid he might not have heard her.[S1] She opened her mouth to repeat her
[S1] herself when a soft smile came across his face.[S1] Her stomach growled furiously and pennies faced flushed.
[S1] Red embarrassed.[S1] The man smile faltered, just a tiny bit before coming back over his face in full four.
[S1] force.[S1] I see your hungry.[S1] He stated, reaching for the plate she was going for before.[S1] He cut into
[S1] the cake, a bite of fluffy pink on the end of a gilded fork and held it out to her.[S1] Please, have some.
[S1] She stared at him, then stared at the cake.[S1] She knew she shouldn't eat it.[S1] She had a sinking feeling that something terrible might...
[S1] happen to her if she did.[S1] But this man seemed so lovely, and her stomach argued with her every second she said.
[S1] stood and stared at it.[S1] She leaned forward, took a bite of the weird cake and started to chew.[S1] It was the
[S1] strangest dessert she'd ever had.[S1] It tasted sweet and salty simultaneously, almost like caramel popcorn but...
[S1] Earthia and Nuttia.[S1] The aftertaste was so sickeningly sweet that she knew she would need a sip of water, but...
[S1] once she swallowed, her hunger dissipated entirely and the sweetness left her mouth.[S1] The Fairy Man spoke up.
[S1] I don't think I've ever met you before, and I make it my duty to know everyone who enters my parties, he said.
[S1] his voice melodic and friendly.[S1] He sat the plate back on the table, turning to her with full attention.[S1] Yep.
[S1] Your parties, she asked, bewildered.[S1] What a strange and gracious host.
[S1] nodded and chuckled, a light, airy sound that suggested he was thoroughly enjoying himself.[S1] Although, how could he be? She was just...
[S1] the human go in ragged pajamas, who just so happened to stumble into his party.[S1] Penny looked around at the inhuman dances.
[S1] and the extravagant setting of the party.[S1] After a pause she asked, is all of this real? She didn't.
[S1] her imagination and it could have easily dreamt up all of this.[S1] Part of her sort of hoped that it did.[S1] The strangest smile...
[S1] As real as it gets, he said, his green eyes sparkling.[S1] Penny's cute.
[S1] curiosity got the best of her as she watched him.[S1] His wings flitting like a bugs and his hooves clicking on the marble.
[S1] What kind of a party is this? Exactly, she asked.[S1] Looking out at the men with pointy ears and long curling halls.
[S1] and the green-skinned ladies in large hoots skirts.[S1] This stranger and his guests were obviously...
[S1] not human, but were they really fairies or just innately costumed? Yes, maybe this was a costume party or...
[S1] some sort of prank.[S1] It's a gathering of my court, the elves, the pixies, the sprites, all the creatures of my kingdom.
[S1] him in the other world.[S1] The stranger said, seemingly glad, to tell her all about him and his people.[S1] Now this…
[S1] This confirmed it.[S1] This was an otherworldly affair.[S1] Penny instantly regretted coming here, eating the Kate and T-
[S1] talking to this fairy man who was actually a king.[S1] She had to find some way to leave and get back home.[S1] Whilst being as polite as
[S1] possible.[S1] After rule, the Faye were easily offended.[S1] She gasped an idea for me.
[S1] Oh, I wasn't invited.[S1] I didn't mean to intrude on your party, sir.[S1] He laughed again, leaning in closer.
[S1] Sir, please.[S1] Call me Finnvara.[S1] And as for your invitation, I'll make an exception for you.
[S1] There's no reason to kick out a lovely girl who just so happened to wander in.[S1] Penny's confidence faltered her idea for a sk...
[S1] shape, shop down.[S1] Actually, I'm quite glad you did.[S1] I don't have a partner to dance with.[S1] Would you like to?
[S1] he asked, holding out his hand to her.[S1] Just as she felt pulled to a bludge, her mind rang with caution.
[S1] She recalled what the story said would happen if you danced with the fairies.[S1] You would never return home.[S1] You would dance with them forever until you...
[S1] withered away.[S1] Penny looked back up at him, his hand outstretched eager to dance with her.[S1] The shot.
[S1] red head in pajamas of all people.[S1] She could tell now that, just like the hunger, this flattery she felt was clearly some sort of...
[S1] magic, pulling her to do Finnvara's bidding.[S1] She weighed her options and made her decision.[S1] Yes, I'd loved to dance.
[S1] her hands clamped hard over her mouth.[S1] That was not what she wanted to say.[S1] It felt like something came up her front

[S1] Hello everyone, my name is Dylan and welcome to a brand new video.[S1] If you are new here, hi there, I post fun-

[S1] and entertaining English lessons every single Friday.[S1] So today I'm going to be reading you a brilliant short story that I have.

[S1] found online called Maskorade.[S1] So I found this story on Reddit of all places.[S1] The link will be in the bio and the top comment.

[S1] And yeah, of course, I want to say a massive thank you to the author of today's story.[S1] So if you didn't know a mask raid is when you pretend to be someone that you are not.

[S1] and this is a masquerade mask.[S1] This will be relevant to the story.[S1] So not only will today's video help you to improve your British English

[S1] listening and pronunciation skills, I will also be teaching you various pieces of vocabulary and expressions that we cover in the story.

[S1] can expect to learn a lot today.[S1] So when you see a word in bold, this means that it will be explained in a PDF at the end of the...

[S1] video which can be downloaded for free.[S1] So the link is in the top comment you don't need to sign up to anything or enter your email address just hit the link and

[S1] download.[S1] So I would say that this story is at a B2 level and I will be providing a short summary at the end as well.

[S1] So don't worry if there are any parts that you don't understand.[S1] Finally, if you would like to listen to my videos on the go, why not follow my sp-

[S1] It's called British Education and the link is in the bio.[S1] I post weekly videos there as well right guys Enjoy

[S1] the video, Mask of Raid.[S1] The night was silent until it wasn't.[S1] Penny-

[S1] tossed and turned in her sleeping bag, trying to get comfortable on the hard ground.[S1] She was never fond of camping.[S1] She could never sleep.

[S1] She closed her eyes, trying to force herself to go to bed.[S1] When she heard it, the music, a slow and slow...

[S1] steady waltz.[S1] Penny rose from her sleeping bag.[S1] That's strange.[S1] I thought Mum and Dad said we were hours away.

[S1] from town she wandered to herself.[S1] And who would be playing a waltz in the middle of the

[S1] and laid back down.[S1] But as she listened to the music, she became more and more curious.[S1] It felt familiar.

[S1] earlier, somehow pulling on her, saying, follow me.[S1] Before she knew what she was doing, she had her boots laced.

[S1] flashlight in hand and left the safety of the campsite.[S1] She wondered through the woods, following the alluring.

[S1] music.[S1] It was a breezy summer night.[S1] The full moon illuminating everything Penny's flashlight didn't touch.

[S1] The forest was completely silent, but for the sound of Penny's footsteps over pine needles and the aloe ring melody.

[S1] growing closer and closer.[S1] She pushed past an evergreen bush into a clearing where an ancient cathedral stood.

[S1] It rose high above the trees.[S1] Penny was surprised she hadn't seen it coming, with its remaining spires being as tall as...

[S1] they were.[S1] The columns surrounding the outside of the old building were worn and cracked for many years of weathering.[S1] Half of the room...

[S1] was missing completely caved in.[S1] As Penny approached, she noticed a statue of a saint in front of the main.

[S1] archway, his face and fingers cracked off with trailing ivy growing up the base.[S1] The music was deafening.

[S1] now, like an orchestra was playing right beside her.[S1] She saw a glint of warm light from inside the building.

[S1] Turning off her flashlight, she approached the archway leading into the main hall.[S1] There, among cracked stone and cl...

[S1] Hobweb-covered pews was a single lit candle.[S1] She went to it, feeling drawn as if by a spell.

[S1] She stepped over the threshold, one foot at a time, and as she did, the old hall changed before her.

[S1] eyes.[S1] The ceiling was no longer cracked and caved in.[S1] Instead it was tall and vaulted, with chandeliers of blood redstone.

[S1] bones dangling down.[S1] Intricate sconces of gold filigree with red candles hung from the own Marchup

[S1] windows were inset into the carved stone, framed by wine-colored curtains.[S1] The floor was changed to a glossy black...

[S1] as if by magic, and it turned out it was magic.[S1] Across the hall was a

[S1] The Grand Orchestra, their instruments made of wood so glistening, it might be mistaken for gold.[S1] They played a magnificent waltz.

[S1] for masked dancers spinning and twirling across the marble with intricate gowns in sectoid wings and beastly mar.

[S1] Penny was so stunned that she dropped her flashlight.[S1] It clanged on the perfect marble floor.

[S1] but no one battered an eye.[S1] She turned around to the archway she had come in from, but instead of a crumbling stone arch, their...

[S1] were black doors closed as if she were the last guest, fashionably late to the bull.

[S1] Turned back around to the graceful dancers and noticed a few long tables to the left of the dance floor.[S1] They were draped with red...

[S1] and black tablecloths and laden with strange food.[S1] She smelled the sweetness of cakes, the saltiness of broth.

[S1] and the sharp tinge of alcohol.[S1] But as she stepped closer, she could tell this food was foreign, unnatural.

[S1] magical.[S1] The dishes just barely resembled human food.[S1] Unusual pink and green.

[S1] deserts with dripping black icing, roasted vegetables that looked as if they were from an alien world and a broiled animal of some kind.

[S1] basted with a mysterious, red syrup.[S1] Suddenly, Penny's stomach lurched.[S1] It twisted in...

[S1] knots like she hadn't eaten in days.[S1] She rested a hand on the food table, reaching for a dessert, her mouth watering for a delicacy.

[S1] she had never even seen before.[S1] As her fingers touched the plate carrying the weird cake, she hesitated.

[S1] This is a magical ball.[S1] These desserts are obviously made for the strange guests, she paused.

[S1] What even are these people? She examined the closest dancer, a tall slender woman in a gown.

[S1] She actually looked relatively normal, if not for the second pair of eyes dotting her raised cheekbones and the spindly antennae that sprout.

[S1] from her forehead.[S1] Insect-like features flawless skin, enchanting voice, they may just be fairies.[S1] She reads...

[S1] to herself.[S1] But, didn't the fairy tales grandmother always read, say never to eat or drink anything of the fairy?

[S1] Hmm.[S1] She turned back to the little cake.[S1] Her stomach fought back trying to reason with her.[S1] She was so...

[S1] hungry.[S1] She had never been this hungry before in her life.[S1] As her mind and appetite were warring.[S1] She didn't know.

[S1] the person behind her.[S1] Hello there, a curious voice said.[S1] Penny whipped her head around as...

[S1] if she'd been caught where she didn't belong.[S1] Technically she didn't.[S1] She was met with striking green eyes, warm skin and hair.

[S1] as fair as spider silk.[S1] He towered over her, but leaned down to her level in a kind way.[S1] Not con-

[S1] descendingly, as most people told her than her, did.[S1] He wore an exquisite suit of black velvet with red embroidery.

[S1] depicting thorns and bright red rose buds, as well as a matching red and black mask that look like a butterfly with its wings spread.

[S1] When she looked him up and down, she noticed that he had the wings of a dragonfly, long and shining indelicate.

[S1] and cleft hooves in place of feet.[S1] He tilted his head at her, and that's when she noticed that she had

[S1] spent the past few seconds staring at him in complete silence.[S1] Um, hello, she responded.

[S1] and it came out in a mumble.[S1] He kept looking at her.[S1] She was afraid he might not have heard her.[S1] She opened her mouth to repeat her

[S1] herself when a soft smile came across his face.[S1] Her stomach growled furiously and pennies faced flushed.

[S1] Red embarrassed.[S1] The man smile faltered, just a tiny bit before coming back over his face in full four.

[S1] force.[S1] I see your hungry.[S1] He stated, reaching for the plate she was going for before.[S1] He cut into

[S1] the cake, a bite of fluffy pink on the end of a gilded fork and held it out to her.[S1] Please, have some.

[S1] She stared at him, then stared at the cake.[S1] She knew she shouldn't eat it.[S1] She had a sinking feeling that something terrible might...

[S1] happen to her if she did.[S1] But this man seemed so lovely, and her stomach argued with her every second she said.

[S1] stood and stared at it.[S1] She leaned forward, took a bite of the weird cake and started to chew.[S1] It was the

[S1] strangest dessert she'd ever had.[S1] It tasted sweet and salty simultaneously, almost like caramel popcorn but...

[S1] Earthia and Nuttia.[S1] The aftertaste was so sickeningly sweet that she knew she would need a sip of water, but...

[S1] once she swallowed, her hunger dissipated entirely and the sweetness left her mouth.[S1] The Fairy Man spoke up.

[S1] I don't think I've ever met you before, and I make it my duty to know everyone who enters my parties, he said.

[S1] his voice melodic and friendly.[S1] He sat the plate back on the table, turning to her with full attention.[S1] Yep.

[S1] Your parties, she asked, bewildered.[S1] What a strange and gracious host.

[S1] nodded and chuckled, a light, airy sound that suggested he was thoroughly enjoying himself.[S1] Although, how could he be? She was just...

[S1] the human go in ragged pajamas, who just so happened to stumble into his party.[S1] Penny looked around at the inhuman dances.

[S1] and the extravagant setting of the party.[S1] After a pause she asked, is all of this real? She didn't.

[S1] her imagination and it could have easily dreamt up all of this.[S1] Part of her sort of hoped that it did.[S1] The strangest smile...

[S1] As real as it gets, he said, his green eyes sparkling.[S1] Penny's cute.

[S1] curiosity got the best of her as she watched him.[S1] His wings flitting like a bugs and his hooves clicking on the marble.

[S1] What kind of a party is this? Exactly, she asked.[S1] Looking out at the men with pointy ears and long curling halls.

[S1] and the green-skinned ladies in large hoots skirts.[S1] This stranger and his guests were obviously...

[S1] not human, but were they really fairies or just innately costumed? Yes, maybe this was a costume party or...

[S1] some sort of prank.[S1] It's a gathering of my court, the elves, the pixies, the sprites, all the creatures of my kingdom.

[S1] him in the other world.[S1] The stranger said, seemingly glad, to tell her all about him and his people.[S1] Now this…

[S1] This confirmed it.[S1] This was an otherworldly affair.[S1] Penny instantly regretted coming here, eating the Kate and T-

[S1] talking to this fairy man who was actually a king.[S1] She had to find some way to leave and get back home.[S1] Whilst being as polite as

[S1] possible.[S1] After rule, the Faye were easily offended.[S1] She gasped an idea for me.

[S1] Oh, I wasn't invited.[S1] I didn't mean to intrude on your party, sir.[S1] He laughed again, leaning in closer.

[S1] Sir, please.[S1] Call me Finnvara.[S1] And as for your invitation, I'll make an exception for you.

[S1] There's no reason to kick out a lovely girl who just so happened to wander in.[S1] Penny's confidence faltered her idea for a sk...

[S1] shape, shop down.[S1] Actually, I'm quite glad you did.[S1] I don't have a partner to dance with.[S1] Would you like to?

[S1] he asked, holding out his hand to her.[S1] Just as she felt pulled to a bludge, her mind rang with caution.

[S1] She recalled what the story said would happen if you danced with the fairies.[S1] You would never return home.[S1] You would dance with them forever until you...

[S1] withered away.[S1] Penny looked back up at him, his hand outstretched eager to dance with her.[S1] The shot.

[S1] red head in pajamas of all people.[S1] She could tell now that, just like the hunger, this flattery she felt was clearly some sort of...

[S1] magic, pulling her to do Finnvara's bidding.[S1] She weighed her options and made her decision.[S1] Yes, I'd loved to dance.

[S1] her hands clamped hard over her mouth.[S1] That was not what she wanted to say.[S1] It felt like something came up her front