The Shadows of Black Manor

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

h amusement. "Ah, Emilia," he said, his voice low and smooth. "I'm glad you cou

and anticipation. She had no idea what Ashe

med to be watching her. His eyes were always on her, his gaze piercing and intense. I

wn to Asher. There was something about him that seemed to be calling to her

r. He told her about the generations of Blackwoods who had lived and died within it

d troubled past. She couldn't help but feel a sense of fascination, a sense

s. Emilia felt a sense of peace wash over her, a sense of tranquility that

ered. Before her lay a sight that made her blood run cold, a s

ue of a woman. Her face was twisted in a scream of a

ouldn't help but wonder what kind of person would create such a thing, what k

ing her, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "What do

know what to make of the statue, didn't know what to ma

she said finally, her voi

t's also more than that. It's a reminder of the darkness that lies within us

t, knew that the statue was more than just a work of art. It was a reminder of the darkness that

ver her. She knew that she was trapped in a world of darkness and horror,

rawn to the darkness. She was fascinated by the secrets that lay hidden within the walls of Blackwoo

his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Are you ready to face the

knew that she was stepping into a world of horror and madness. But she also knew

, her voice barely abov