Chapter 1: The ArrivalIn the forgotten village of Hollow Creek, hidden in the fog of the northern woods, stood an ancient structure: Blackwood Mansion. For over a century, no one had dared cross its rusted gates. Locals whispered stories of disembodied voices, flickering lights, and faces at the windows.But for Emily Carter, a determined 21-year-old history student from the city, the mansion wasn’t haunted—it was a treasure trove of untold history.Emily’s grandmother had grown up in Hollow Creek. In her final years, she would mumble in her sleep, often saying, “The house is alive... it remembers...” Emily never understood it