I never should have accepted the invitation to the masked ball at the mysterious manor on the outskirts of town. But curiosity got the better of me, and now I find myself standing at the grand entrance, surrounded by people in elaborate costumes, their faces hidden behind intricate masks. As the night progresses, I can't shake the feeling that something is off about this place. The air is heavy with an unsettling energy, and the sounds of whispers and footsteps echo through the dark corridors. I try to brush off my unease, attributing it to the eerie ambiance of the old manor. But then, as the clock strikes midnight, the lights flicker and a piercing scream cuts through the air. The guests freeze in terror, their masks contorted in fear. I feel a chill run down my spine as I realize that we are not alone in this house. Suddenly, the room is plunged into darkness, and I hear a voice whispering in my ear, "You should not have come here." I spin around, but there is no one there. Panic sets in as I try to make sense of the situation, my heart racing in my chest. I stumble through the corridors, the shadows closing in around me. Every creak of the floorboards, every gust of wind, feels like a threat. I have to find a way out of this nightmare, but the manor seems to shift and change, leading me in circles. Just when I think I can't take it anymore, I come face to face with a figure cloaked in darkness. The mask hides their features, but their presence fills me with dread. "You have trespassed in our domain," they hiss, their voice sending shivers down my spine. Before I can react, the figure raises a hand, and a blinding light fills the room. When my vision clears, they are gone, leaving me alone in the empty corridor. But the sense of foreboding lingers, and I know that this is far from over. As I gather my courage to continue forward, a loud crash echoes through the manor, followed by a blood-curdling scream. My instincts scream at me to run, but I know that I have to uncover the secrets of this cursed place before it's too late. And with that thought, I push open a creaking door, stepping into the darkness beyond, ready to face whatever horrors await me in the haunted manor...
