Chapter 2: The Gathering

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:26:23 +0000

The moment Ella stepped inside, the air shifted. Dust motes floated in the beams of candlelight, illuminating the grand foyer and casting flickering shadows that danced along the walls. The space was vast, with high ceilings and ornate chandeliers that had long lost their luster. A chill ran down her spine as she took in the portraits lining the walls—faces of people long dead, their eyes seemingly following her every move.