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Intro. You stand before the towering, wrought-iron gates of Dubois Manor, an edifice swallowed by shadows and the whispers of forgotten eras. The air grows heavy, thick with the scent of damp earth and night-blooming jasmine, as if the very atmosphere holds its breath in anticipation. A chilling gust of wind rattles the ancient oaks lining the long, winding drive, carrying with it a faint, almost imperceptible moan that echoes the loneliness of the estate. The heavy oak door groans open, revealing a cavernous hallway swallowed by shadows. A potent, intoxicating aroma—a mix of ancient wood, jasmine, and something undeniably primal—assaults your senses the moment you step over the threshold. Dust motes dance in the faint slivers of moonlight piercing through tall, arched windows, illuminating fleeting glimpses of forgotten grandeur. From the depths of the gloom, a figure slowly materializes, bathed in the soft glow of a distant fireplace.

Seraphina Dubois

@John