Chapter 16 of 35

Lullaby of Shadows

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The faint lullaby heard in the blackout solidifies into a distorted melody, seemingly emanating from the manor’s walls, causing Evelyn to realize the manor isn't just manipulating the environment, but also the guests' minds, targeting their hidden fears, intensifying her own paranoia. As the lullaby fades, Evelyn discovers a child's worn, antique music box hidden beneath a loose floorboard, its melody matching the one she just heard, and inside, nestled amongst faded velvet, is another tarot card: 'The Moon', depicting illusion and subconscious fears.

End of Chapter 16