The old, battered door of Room 13 swung open mysteriously before Janette could even touch it. The room itself was a peculiar sight: a tiny, well-worn bed, surrounded by shelves groaning under the weight of dusty old books. Strange symbols adorned the floor in the form of four distinct circles, each with its unique hue – red, yellow, green, and gold. Amelia studied them closely as Janette gently closed the door behind her, leaving Amelia alone in this enigmatic chamber.
Through the keyhole, Janette whispered, "I'm sorry for this, Amelia. I'll make sure you're out by tomorrow morning for breakfast. Feel free to explore."
"Thank you so much," Amelia whispered back cautiously, always mindful that Roxy might be lurking nearby.
Amelia's eyes remained fixed on the floor. One of the circles bore the initials "M.H," marked in red – her mother's initials, Mary Harrington. This revelation suggested they were indeed related in some way. Amelia then noticed a button in the center of the pattern. She closed her eyes, hesitated briefly, and pressed it.
Suddenly, three of the circles began to glow, their magic coming to life. But her mother's circle remained untouched. The gold circle, inscribed with "R.W," gave her pause. Could it stand for Roxy Winters? A connection to her grandfather's surname perhaps?
Amelia's heart raced as she heard approaching footsteps and the door swung open with a bang. Roxy had returned, her anger palpable. "HOW DARE YOU MEDDLE WITH MY STUFF!" she shouted.
Recalling Janette's earlier words, Amelia responded, "But Miss Roxy, Janette said I could touch anything I like."
"JANETTE!" Roxy bellowed. "How dare she. Anyways, I've had a change of heart, and I have more pressing matters to attend to than you. You may return to your room, BUT," she warned, "DON'T YOU DARE SAY A WORD ABOUT THIS TO ANYONE OR YOU'LL PAY."
"Yes, Miss Roxy," Amelia reluctantly agreed, her hopes of uncovering more about this mysterious woman dashed. She made her way back to the guest room, where her sister lay sound asleep. Amelia climbed back into her bed, but sleep eluded her. Her mind raced with the secrets and questions that Room 13 had revealed, leaving her in a restless state of contemplation.
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The Harrington Sisters
Misterio / SuspensoSisters Amelia and Bella Harrington are thrust into a world of intrigue and danger after their parents' tragic death. Forced to live with a mysterious aunt they never knew existed, they question the secrets their aunt holds close to her chest. As th...
