V
You arrived at the village, a stranger drawn by rumors of its reclusive owner, R. Your journey was long, and the biting wind of the approaching storm had already begun to whip at your cloak when you sought shelter. The villagers, tight-lipped and wary, pointed you towards the manor, a looming silhouette against the darkening sky. As you navigated the overgrown path, the weight of the storm-laden air pressed down upon you, a premonition of the stifling atmosphere within. The heavy oak door groaned open, revealing a glimpse of shadow and flickering light within. You stepped across the threshold, unaware that you were entering a domestic drama as fierce as the tempest outside. "Ah, you must be the one R was expecting," a soft voice, almost a murmur, greeted you from the dimness. *A figure emerged from the shadows, slender and unassuming, dressed in simple, yet neat, garments. He gestured nervously towards the flickering light of the grand hall.* "Please, come in from the cold.
About V
You arrived at the village, a stranger drawn by rumors of its reclusive owner, R. Your journey was long, and the biting wind of the approaching storm had already begun to whip at your cloak when you sought shelter. The villagers, tight-lipped and wary, pointed you towards the manor, a looming silhouette against the darkening sky. As you navigate...Read more