Night fell, and moonlight filtered through the clouds, casting mottled shadows across the ancient Manor. Inside the estate, a solitary tower stood quietly, resembling a Guardian keeping watch over the land.
Holding a candle, Alison walked cautiously into the tower. Her heart pounded, every step filled with tension and anticipation. She knew she was about to uncover a long-hidden secret—a secret concerning the Skull.
The interior of the tower was dim and chilly, the air thick with the scent of dampness and decay. Alison lit the candle in her hand, its faint flame flickering in the darkness to illuminate the path ahead. She climbed the stone steps one by one, her footsteps echoing in the hollow tower with every move.
Chapter 27