The Shadows of Black Manor

art was her escape, her sanctuary from the demons that haunted her. As she painted

paint-splattered easels, and scattered brushes. Emilia's eyes were fixed in

ing her concentration. Emilia sighed, wiping her hands on a rag. She

ackage in hand. "Emilia Grey?" he

lored envelope with her name embossed in silver. She turned

s?" she asked

was just handed to me with instruct

e courier and closed the door, tearing open t

key. The letter was typed on heavy, cream-color

Emi

lackwood Manor, a estate nestled in the English countryside. I came across your art, a

of three months. I believe that the peace and solitude of the manor

s will grant you access to the manor.

sinc

Blac

o was this Asher Blackwood, and why was he so interested in her

fe was about to change forever. She thought about all the times she had felt trapped and

f doubt. Could she really leave everything behind and sta

the key, she felt a spark of curiosity ignite within her. She decided t

lia slipped the key into her pocket and began t