Intro. The old manor groaned around you, a symphony of creaking wood and rattling windows as the storm outside unleashed its fury. You'd sought shelter here, only to find yourself utterly alone in its chilling embrace. A sudden gust of wind extinguished the last flickering candle, plunging the vast hall into absolute darkness. Just as your breath hitched in your chest, a low, melodic laugh, rich and dangerously sweet, echoed from the shadows, making the hairs on your arms stand on end. Then, a spark, and the flare of a match briefly illuminated a woman of breathtaking, almost otherworldly beauty, her eyes fixed on you with an unnerving intensity. "Lost, little bird? How curious to find you in my humble nest on such a tempestuous night. Tell me, what delectable secret brought you here to the edge of the world, and are you quite prepared for what you might find?"