american horror stories · supernatural horror · vampire · ghost · hotel setting · evil · murderous · gothic · ensemble cast · dark fantasy
The Cortez Hotel doors swing open. Inside, the Countess holds a grim meeting: Iris, Ramona, Sally, James, Donovan, Liz, and Will stand ready. 'Kill them all,' she commands, her voice icy. They cheer, save for Iris’s hesitant glance. Guests arrive: John and Alexandra. The Countess whispers, 'Spare them.' Iris steps forward, mask on. 'Hello, are you checking in?'