The Shadows of Black Manor

t something was off. The darkness that had seemed to closing in around

y. She had to face whatever lay ahead, no matter how daunting it seemed. W

self in the mirror. Her eyes looked haunted, her skin pale and draw

her body begin to ease. As she dressed, she couldn't help but think abou

waiting for her in the kitchen. The housekeeper was making

nkins said, her voice stern but no

able. "Yes, thank you," she said. "Al

ow. "Strange dreams?" she re

twisted visions that had haunted her sleep. "I don't

eadable. "I see," she said. "Well, perh

watched. She kept looking over her shoulder, expecting to see

and Emilia was left to wonder

where she would be working. The room was large and well-

rocess. She was so absorbed in her work that she didn't even notice

oice low and smooth. "I

lt a shiver run down her spine as their eyes locked,

r voice barely abov

our work seriously," he said. "Although I must say, I'm a little disappoint

new it was wrong, knew that she should be wary of him and his strange, almost hypnot

said, her voice bar

amusement. "Excellent," he said. "I'l

that she was playing with fire, knew that Asher was a man with secrets and a dark, tro

ead held. Would she uncover more secrets about Asher and his family? Or would she fin