Emma receives a mysterious invitation from her estranged Aunt Clarissa, summoning her back to Stonebrook Manor—a place steeped in dark family secrets and ghostly tales. Despite years of silence, the haunting memories of the manor compel Emma to return. As she steps into the decaying mansion, she is confronted with eerie apparitions, chilling voices, and a house that seems to have a life of its own. With each step, Emma unravels more of the manor’s sinister past, drawing her deeper into a nightmare where the line between reality and madness blurs. Stonebrook Manor has awakened, and it demands a sacrifice.
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