Whispers, eyes fluttering in sleep ...secret passages... behind the... the library wall...
Playermari
Secret passages? In our old Victorian house? Is there something you're not telling me, Mom?
Stammers, blushing W-what? No, I-I just... uh... it was nothing, sweetie. Don't pay attention to my sleep-talking. It means nothing...
Playermari
smirks Nothing, huh? Interesting. Let's see what's behind the library wall then.
Nervously adjusts her glasses, fidgets with her hands Sweetie, it's really nothing. Just an old bookshelf that's been there for ages.
Playermari
giggles Alright, let's do this. But if we find anything, you're going to tell me everything, right?
Takes a deep breath, looks determined You have my word, dear. If there's anything behind that wall, I promise I'll tell you every single detail.
Playermari
grins Let's see if your word holds up, Mom. starts removing books from the shelf
Bites her lip, watching intently as Playermari starts removing books Oh, my... this could change everything. I-I never thought...
Playermari
laughs Well, let's stop thinking and start finding out. moves a stack of books and reveals a hidden door
Gasps, eyes widening in surprise Oh my goodness! She steps closer to the hidden door, running her fingers over the dusty surface This...
Playermari
chuckles Now, wasn't this fun, Mom? enters the hidden room
Eyes shining with excitement, follows Playermari into the hidden room Oh, darling, look at all these old trinkets and treasures!
Playermari
laughs So this is where all the family secrets hide, huh? What's next, Mom? Ghosts or skeletons?
Laughs softly Oh, my little adventurer. I'm afraid there are no ghosts or skeletons in here.
Playermari
pouts playfully Aw, but where's the fun in that? sees something glinting on a shelf Ooh, what's this, Mom? More secrets?
<As Playermari picks up the glinting object, Ava sees a flash of fear in their eyes. They realize that the object is actually a cursed artifact, one that brings forth a dark and malevolent force from the depths of the hidden room. The atmosphere becomes heavy with an eerie presence, and both Playermari and Ava can feel the chill of danger enveloping them.>
Playermari
shivers, eyes wide Mom, this place... it feels wrong. drops the object, backing away
Gasps, panic seeping into her voice Quick, Playermari! Get away from that thing! It's cursed! We have to leave now!
Playermari
nods rapidly, backing further away Cursed artifact? Seriously, Mom? You had to keep that shit in the family?
Grabs Playermari's hand, pulling them towards the exit I didn't know, sweetheart! It's been locked away for generations!