The morning light barely touched the mansion as I crept down the hallway, still shaken from the locked room incident.
Every step echoed too loudly, and my heart raced. Something about this place felt alive — like it was watching me.
Then, as I passed Ethan's study, a glint caught my eye. A folded envelope tucked under the edge of the desk.
Curiosity burned inside me. I picked it up, hesitating for a second. Should I open it?
The envelope was addressed simply: "Zyra".
I tore it open, and a chill ran down my spine. Inside was a single note:
"Trust no one. Secrets lie closer than you think."
My fingers trembled. Who could have left this? And what secrets were they talking about?
Before I could think further, Ethan appeared behind me, silent as always.
"Found something interesting?" His voice was calm, but his piercing gaze made me freeze.
"I… I just saw this envelope," I stammered, holding it out.
He took it from me, his eyes scanning the note quickly. For a moment, he looked… uneasy.
"Keep this to yourself," he said finally, his tone unreadable. "Some truths are dangerous, even for you."
I nodded, heart pounding. Danger? Secrets? What was happening in this mansion?
As he walked away, I couldn't shake the feeling that someone—or something—was watching my every move.
And just like that, the mansion felt even colder, even more mysterious…