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Maurice climbed onto his horse, Philippe, and set off down the path that led to the fair. Elizabeth watched until he disappeared from sight, then turned back to the cottage, already planning the tasks she would tackle in his absence.

Maurice rode through the forest, the trees arching overhead to form a green canopy that filtered the morning light into dappled patterns on the ground. Philippe’s hooves clopped steadily along the dirt path, and Maurice hummed a cheerful tune, his thoughts on the fair and the possibilities it held.

But as the morning wore on, the forest grew denser, the path less clear. Maurice frowned, glancing around uncertainly. The familiar route seemed to have changed, and an uneasy feeling crept into his heart. Just as he was about to turn back and reassess his direction, a low growl echoed through the trees.

Maurice’s heart skipped a beat as he saw movement in the underbrush. A pack of wolves emerged, their eyes gleaming with predatory intent. Philippe whinnied in fear, his ears pinned back.

“Easy, Philippe,” Maurice whispered, trying to calm the horse while he kept his own fear in check.

But the wolves advanced, snarling and baring their teeth. Philippe reared up, his fear overcoming him, and with a wild cry, he bolted off the path and into the thick of the forest. Maurice clung to the reins, trying to steady himself as the horse galloped wildly through the trees.

Branches whipped past, scratching at Maurice’s face and tearing at his clothes. He held on for dear life, praying for Philippe to find a safe path. The wolves gave chase for a while but eventually fell behind, their howls fading into the distance.

After what felt like an eternity, Philippe finally slowed, his frantic pace easing into a nervous trot. Maurice patted the horse’s neck, trying to soothe him. “It’s alright, boy. We’re safe now.”

But as Maurice looked around, he realized they were far from any path he recognized. The forest here was dark and foreboding, the trees twisted and gnarled. An eerie silence hung in the air, broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves.

In the distance, Maurice spotted a break in the trees. He urged Philippe forward, hoping to find some sign of civilization. As they emerged from the forest, Maurice’s eyes widened in astonishment. Before him stood a grand, yet ominous, mansion. Its towering spires and intricate architecture were shrouded in an air of mystery and decay. The iron gates, slightly ajar, creaked in the wind.

Maurice hesitated for a moment, but the memory of the wolves and the growing darkness of the forest urged him forward. He guided Philippe through the gates and up the overgrown path to the mansion’s entrance. Dismounting, he approached the massive wooden doors and knocked hesitantly.

“Hello?” he called, his voice echoing in the stillness. “Is anyone there? I need help!”

The doors creaked open slowly, as if by an unseen hand, revealing a dimly lit interior. Maurice swallowed his fear and stepped inside, hoping to find shelter and perhaps a way to get back on the right path.

Inside, the mansion was grand but eerie, filled with shadows that seemed to move on their own. Dust covered the once-luxurious furnishings, and cobwebs hung like delicate curtains from the chandeliers. Maurice’s footsteps echoed on the marble floor as he ventured further inside, calling out for help.

“Hello? Please, is anyone here?”

As he wandered through the dark, silent halls, Maurice couldn’t shake the feeling that he was being watched. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up, and he quickened his pace, hoping to find someone—anyone—who could assist him. Little did he know, his arrival at the mansion would set into motion a chain of events that would change his life—and Elizabeth’s—forever.

As Maurice ventured deeper into the mansion, the sound of his footsteps echoed off the high ceilings, the eerie silence of the grand hall amplifying every creak and rustle. Unbeknownst to him, he was not alone. From the shadowed upper floor, two pairs of eyes watched his every move.

April, the maid, stood nervously beside the banister, her hands wringing the edges of her apron. Her ghostly form shimmered faintly in the dim light, a soft blue glow that she was careful to keep hidden. Though her appearance was now ethereal, April’s nervous demeanor remained much the same as it had been in life. She glanced anxiously at the tall, regal figure beside her, Ramsley, the butler of the mansion. Ramsley was calm and collected, his posture straight and dignified, and his ghostly appearance was similarly concealed, giving the impression of a man still very much in control of his surroundings.

“Ramsley,” April whispered, her voice trembling slightly, “we shouldn’t be letting him in. What if the master finds out? You know how he—”

“Ah, April,” Ramsley interrupted with a smooth, reassuring tone, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. “The master has not had a visitor in many years. And this poor fellow looks quite weary, doesn’t he? It would be the height of rudeness to leave him out there, lost and alone. We must show him the hospitality this house was once known for.”

“But Ramsley,” April protested, her eyes wide with worry, “what if he discovers who we really are? And what if the master—”

Ramsley raised a hand, silencing her. “We’ll worry about that later. For now, we have a guest, and it is our duty to make him feel welcome. Come, April, this could be our chance to remind ourselves of what we once were—before the curse.”

“Good evening, sir,” Ramsley greeted with a warm, welcoming smile, bowing slightly. “I apologize for the delay in our response. This mansion is quite large, and it takes a moment to reach the entrance. How may we assist you?”

Maurice, still rattled from his encounter with the wolves and the unsettling atmosphere of the mansion, returned the bow, though his own was a bit more awkward. “Good evening,” he said, his voice tinged with both relief and curiosity. “I’m terribly sorry to intrude, but I was on my way to the fair when I was attacked by wolves. My horse brought me here, and I was hoping… well, I was hoping to find some shelter.”

“Wolves, you say?” Ramsley’s expression turned to one of concern, though he quickly masked it with a reassuring smile. “You’re quite fortunate to have found us, then. The forest can be dangerous at night. Please, allow me to offer you a place to rest. It would be our pleasure to assist you.”

Maurice’s shoulders relaxed slightly at Ramsley’s kindness. “Thank you, sir. You’re most kind.”

Ramsley brought Maurice to the mansion’s grand library, an enormous room lined with towering shelves filled with dusty tomes and ancient volumes. The fireplace, though dark and cold, still held the memory of warmth, and the master’s chair—a large, ornate armchair upholstered in rich, deep red velvet—stood near the hearth.

“Please, make yourself comfortable,” Ramsley said, gesturing to the chair. “This room was once the heart of the mansion, a place of knowledge and reflection. I’m sure you’ll find it to your liking.”

Maurice looked around, awed by the vastness of the library and the grandeur of the room. He approached the chair and sank into its soft cushions, grateful for the comfort after his harrowing journey. “This is… remarkable,” he murmured, his eyes wandering over the shelves of books. “I’ve never seen such a collection.”

Ramsley smiled, his eyes glinting with a touch of pride. “The master was an avid collector of rare and valuable works. Many of these books have not been read in years. Perhaps you’ll have time to peruse them while you rest.”

April, standing just behind Ramsley, could hardly contain her anxiety. She tugged at Ramsley’s sleeve, her voice barely a whisper. “Ramsley, we need to be careful. What if he starts asking questions? What if—”

“Hush, April,” Ramsley whispered back, his tone gentle but firm. “Everything is under control. We’ll keep him comfortable, and then we’ll find a way to help him on his way. No harm will come of it.”

But as Maurice settled into the chair, April couldn’t shake the feeling of impending doom. She hovered nervously by the doorway, her ghostly form flickering faintly in the dim light, ready to warn Ramsley if things began to go wrong.

Maurice, oblivious to the undercurrent of tension between the two, sighed in relief, feeling the exhaustion of his journey catch up with him. “Thank you,” he said again, his voice filled with gratitude. “You’ve been most kind. I’m not sure what I would have done without your help.”

As Ramsley and April began to make their way out of the library, the heavy atmosphere of the mansion suddenly grew even more oppressive. The air seemed to thicken, and a cold, unnatural wind swept through the hall, extinguishing what little light remained. Both April and Ramsley froze in their tracks, their ghostly forms flickering with anxiety.

From the shadows of the grand hall emerged a towering figure, shrouded in darkness. The creature’s heavy footsteps echoed ominously, each one sending a jolt of fear through the hearts of the mansion’s spectral servants. As the figure stepped into the faint light that filtered through the dusty windows, its monstrous form was revealed—a hulking beast with sharp, jagged features, burning eyes, and a deep growl rumbling from its chest.

It was William Gracey, the master of the mansion, but no longer the man he once was. The curse laid upon him by Madam Leota had transformed him into a terrifying beast, his once-handsome visage now twisted into something grotesque and fearsome. His jacket, tattered and worn, hung heavily from his broad shoulders, and his claws, long and sharp, gleamed in the dim light

Who dares to trespass in my home?” William’s voice was a deep, guttural growl, filled with anger and suspicion. His burning eyes fixed on Ramsley and April, his expression dark and dangerous. “Who let this stranger in?”

April shrank back, her ghostly form trembling with fear. “I—I’m sorry, Master,” she stammered, her voice barely audible. “We didn’t mean—”

Ramsley, though inwardly as anxious as April, maintained his composure. He stepped forward, trying to placate the enraged master. “Master Gracey, please,” he began, his voice steady but respectful. “This man is lost and in need of shelter. He meant no harm—”

William’s growl cut him off, his eyes narrowing dangerously. “You brought him here? Into my home? Without my permission?” His gaze flicked to Maurice, who was now wide-eyed with fear, shrinking back into the chair. “Who are you?” William demanded, his voice a thunderous roar that echoed through the grand hall. “Why have you come here?”

Maurice, trembling, tried to gather the courage to speak. “I—I’m just a traveler,” he stuttered, his voice shaking. “My horse was spooked by wolves… I didn’t mean to intrude… Please, I didn’t know this place was—”

William’s roar silenced him. “Lies!” he snarled, his massive form looming over Maurice. “You dare trespass in my home and then lie to me? I should tear you apart right here!”

“Master, please!” Ramsley interjected, stepping between William and Maurice, his voice urgent. “He’s just a harmless old man. He meant no offense. Let us help him on his way, and we’ll make sure he never speaks of this place.”

But William was beyond reasoning. His monstrous form radiated fury, and the curse that had twisted him into this beast had also heightened his paranoia and rage. “You think I can just let him go?” he growled, his eyes burning with suspicion. “What if he tells others? What if he brings them here?”

Maurice, now shaking uncontrollably, raised his hands in a pleading gesture. “I swear, I won’t tell anyone! Just let me go, please—”

But William’s mind was made up. With a swift, terrifying movement, he grabbed Maurice by the collar, lifting the old man off the ground as if he weighed nothing. “You’ve seen too much,” William hissed, his voice low and dangerous. “I can’t let you leave.”

“Master, no!” April cried out, stepping forward in a desperate attempt to intervene. “Please, don’t hurt him!”