The fog clung tightly to the ground, obscuring the path leading to the old manor’s grand front steps. Moonlight flickered through branches, casting eerie shadows that danced across the weathered stone façade of the ancient structure. A chilling wind whispered secrets through the trees, rustling leaves as if warning those who dared to approach. Inside, the lavish chandeliers sparkled dimly, illuminating vacant rooms filled with an unsettling silence that enveloped everything within. Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream pierced the stillness, echoing through the hallowed halls and sending a jolt of terror. Guests rushed from their gatherings, eyes wide, hearts pounding with fear as they searched for the source. It was then they found her sprawled across the floor, the opulence around her contrasting sharply with the horror unfolding. The once vibrant life now extinguished, leaving behind a mystery begging to be unraveled beneath layers of deception.