The Houston Branch of the Clark County Public Library (5 W. Jamestown St., South Charleston) invites adults, teens, and children age 7 and up to the Houston Haunted Escape Room on Oct. 24 and 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

Step into the story of Julia, “the young daughter of the once important Houstonia family, [who] has been sent to her family’s estate in Maine. Julia had been complaining about headaches and a feeling of not belonging. Her fiancé, Edward, had become increasingly distant as Julia’s symptoms worsened.

As Julia continues to stay at the mansion, she becomes more and more aware and less confused. Julia has started to hear and feel things she cannot explain and is desperate to know if she is going crazy! She soon discovers she has been locked behind the gates of the mansion and has no way to contact anyone outside.

She has resorted to writing letters and putting them through the gate surrounding the mansion. Help Julia escape and find her way back to her old life.”

Teams of up to eight participants can take part at a time. Reserve a time slot for your team by signing up at the Houston Branch front desk or calling (937) 462-8047.