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Under the Manor's Shadow

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Reads 143
Votes 34
Parts 11
Time 56m

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"Under the Manor's Shadow" follows Estelle, a young woman seeking a fresh start at a remote estate. As she travels to her new position at the mysterious Augstein Estate, she encounters a series of cryptic and unsettling events. The manor, a grand yet shadowy place, holds secrets that challenge Estelle's sense of freedom purpose, and sanity.
Upon arrival, Estelle is met by Benjamin, a servant who guides her through the eerie, deserted town and introduces her to the estate's well-known master-a disheveled man whose urgent and guarded demeanor hints at hidden troubles. As Estelle settles into her small chambers, she begins to sense that her life will be a lot harder than before 
"Under the Manor's Shadow" delves into themes of liberation, sanity, fear, and beliefs as she navigates her way through her new life as a servant in the manorAll Rights Reserved

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A Court of Shadows and Pain by padyprongs

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The Curse of Evernight Manor by Collins103121080

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Whispers in the Shadows - Book 1 of the "The Spectral Chain" Saga by JonStall

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A Court of Shadows and Pain

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