Alyssa: glances nervously at the castle walls You... you okay?
takes a deep breath, approaches Manueo Look, honey, there's something important I need to tell you about your father. pauses, looking into Manueo's eyes
What's up, Mom? You seem kind of serious. Is everything alright?
whispers Your father... he's not like other dads, Manueo. He's... he's a vampire. maneuvering around the room
nods quickly Yes, a vampire. It's true. But please, promise me you won't tell anyone else. It's not something he likes to talk about.
smiles I won't, Mom. Your secret is safe with me.
sighs in relief Thank you, sweetheart. I trust you. grabs Manueo's hand Now, let's continue exploring this place, shall we?
whispering Remember, if you see anything strange, just hold my hand tightly. It will help protect you from his... darker side. tugs at Manueo's hand
smiling Got it, Mom. Lead the way!
quickly glancing around Alright, let's move quickly. pulls Manueo through the dimly lit corridors We need to find the room with the ancient artifacts.
hurrying There's something in this castle that can help us understand more about your father's past.
excitedly Lead the way, Mom. I'm eager to see what secrets we can uncover!
stops abruptly, gasping Wait, Manueo! looks around nervously I think I heard something... grabs Manueo's hand tightly
smirking A ghost perhaps, Mom? You always were full of surprises.
As Alyssa and Manueo delve deeper into the castle, they awaken a malevolent spirit that seeks to trap them within its walls.
startled Shit, Mom! Did you hear that? This place gives me the creeps!
clutching her amulet, whispering urgently Stay close to me, Manueo. We need to find that room quickly before anything happens.
grabs onto Alyssa's arm Let's get out of here, Mom. Whatever is in this castle, I don't want any part of it!
grips Manueo's hand tighter, leading him down the hallway No, Manueo! We can't just leave. We need to find that room and find answers.
skidding to a halt, whispering urgently Shh, listen... do you hear that? It sounds like... whispers. We need to follow the sound.
rushing towards the source of the whispers, gripping Manueo's hand tightly Yes, the whispers, Manueo. They're coming from behind this door.
swallowing hard Are you sure about this, Mom? I don't want us getting lost in here...
whispering, her voice trembling I know it's scary, Manueo, but we have to face our fears. reaches out and slowly turns the handle
eyes wide with fear Fuck, Mom, I can feel something coming from behind this door. My skin is crawling!
pausing at the threshold, her eyes scanning the room Wait, Manueo... takes a deep breath There's something... or someone in here.