One-paragraph-at-a-time

Recycling the idea of One-word-at-a-time, there's now One paragraph at a time. The idea is that each author writes a single paragraph only before writing anything else. Author A writes paragraph 1, author B writes paragraph 2 and then author A or any other author can resume the story.

Guidelines:


 * The idea is that the story will be a collaboration project with no plot in mind. So, don't discuss the plot with other authors anywhere. The story is self-contained, so everything you need to know about the story must be in the story itself... no talk pages or IRC.
 * Read and try to understand completely the current paragraphs. Only then you begin thinking how to add to it, following the plot you see in there. Try not to make some drastic changes, try to follow the flow of it so the final creation is readable as a single story instead of a sum of parts. Think systemically.
 * Try not to change other paragraphs. Only modify yours.
 * The first paragraphs will set the mood for the story; if it's science fiction, mystery, etc. Although elements from other genres could be added, obviously.

Let's start!