Blackwood House stood at the edge of town, its towering spires and turrets reaching toward the moon like skeletal fingers. The once-grand mansion had been abandoned for decades, its grandeur and beauty slowly being consumed by the passing of time.
The story went that Malcolm Blackwood, the reclusive owner, had gone mad within its walls. Some said he'd made a pact with a dark force, while others whispered of a family tragedy that drove him to despair.
Ava, a renowned paranormal investigator, assembled her team to explore Blackwood House. They arrived on a crisp autumn evening, equipped with state-of-the-art gear.
As they entered, Ava felt an unsettling presence. The air inside seemed heavy, like a physical weight.
"Let's start with the basement," Ava said, her voice steady.
The team descended into darkness, their flashlights casting eerie shadows. Suddenly, equipment began to malfunction, and disembodied voices whispered through the audio feed.
"Did you hear that?" team member Lily asked, her voice trembling.
Ava nodded. "It's not unusual. Let's keep moving."
On the second floor, they discovered a room filled with antique mirrors. Ava approached one, and her reflection stared back – but with eyes that weren't her own.
"Guys, I think we should—"
A door slammed shut, trapping Ava in the room. The mirrors began to rattle, and her reflection's eyes turned black.
"Ava!" Lily screamed from outside.
As the team frantically tried to free Ava, the mirrors exploded, shards of glass flying everywhere.
Ava stumbled out, her eyes wide with terror.
"We need to leave. Now."
But it was too late. The darkness had already taken hold.
As they fled Blackwood House, Ava realized that some secrets were better left unspoken.
The next morning, authorities found Ava's team abandoned their equipment and vehicles. Ava was never seen again.
The Blackwood House remained standing, its secrets and echoes trapped within its crumbling walls.
Years later, a brave soul decided to explore Blackwood House. As they approached the entrance, they heard Ava's whispered warning:
"Don't go inside...
