The Vault
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In the hopes of reigniting his struggling career, Abraham Ecklesbury moves into Templeton Manor, an eerie and decaying mansion tucked away inside a large forest.
Things begin to stir within the house, leading Abraham to discover a forgotten mine shaft that had been boarded up by previous tenants.
The shaft leads deep down below the Manor, where Abraham discovers an ancient vault which allows him to find the peace of mind necessary to write again.
But was Abraham brought here by his own curiousity, or was he led here by something far more sinister?
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