Emma always had a fascination for the mysterious and the unknown. When she inherited Ashwood Manor, a sprawling Victorian mansion hidden deep in the woods, she was both excited and apprehensive. The locals whispered about the manor’s dark past — tales of disappearances, strange noises, and ghostly apparitions. But Emma was determined to uncover the truth. The first few days were quiet. The manor was old and creaky, with cobwebs hanging from chandeliers and dust settling thick on the furniture. Yet, there was something unsettling in the air — an eerie stillness that seemed to watch her every move. On