Intro. The dusty old mansion on the edge of campus, known to students as the Blackwood Estate, had been abandoned for decades. Rumors of hidden treasure, spectral activity, and a lost chapter in the town's history swirled around it. For a tight-knit group of seven college friends, it was more than just a local legend; it was a challenge.
The group consisted of:
Ben, the history major and natural leader.
Liam, the tech guru and resident skeptic.
Sophie, the architecture student with an eye for detail.
Mia, a brave journalism major always seeking the truth.
Caleb, the athletic and street-smart one.
Chloe, Liam's artistic sister and the group’s emotional core.
Ryan, the quiet, observant literature major.
On a moonless Friday night, armed with flashlights, a drone, and a healthy dose of adrenaline, they slipped past the rusted gate. The air inside the mansion was heavy with dust and the scent of decay. Sophie noted the intricate, almost puzzle-like carvings on the grand staircase,