“Look!” Mishelle exclaimed. “Hanging games!” “I heard the carnival had-em,” Elliot said. “Soon as it was legal,” Alex said. “Wanna watch?” Vera asked. “See if anyone hangs.” “Sure,” Elliot said. “Absolutely,” Mishelle said, flipping her long black hair back. “It's expensive,” Vera said. “Who cares,” Mishelle said. “Only live once.” “What makes hanging games so intense,” Elliot said. “I meant watch,” Mishelle said. “I'm not playing.” “Let's do it,” Alex said. “I can pay.” “Wow, 10K for risking a spin of the wheel,” Vera said. “Maybe more than 10K,” Mishelle said. “That's the Baroness Sandra de Velamma over there. She is mega rich.” “Oh, wow, you're right,” Vera said. “Well looks like some girls are doing it for 10k.” “Ok, $20,000 wager,” the booth operator announced. He turned and spun the wheel. “Come on,” the Baroness exclaimed. The wheel stopped on a vacant location and the girl standing with the noose around her neck smiled. The booth operator went to the gallo