Penthurst Manor had not been occupied for a very long time. Stories about the previous Baron circulated all around. Some say he sold his soul to the devil, while others said he became the devil himself and still walked the earth.

Archeologist Patrick Neville had been drawn to the said stories. For almost 9 years he dedicated himself to solve the Baron's disappearance. Following a torn journal, he unearthed the Baron's residence.

Kristania 'Krista' Vinna Neville was jumping between her Mom's place in Ovido Heights and back to her Dad's mansion in Richmond. Ever since the divorce she had been constantly patronizing her mom's hysterics while her Dad travelled the world. She'd heard of the story about the Baron Lucian and had actually grown a tendré towards the man. No one knew that the man visited her in her dreams. She had contented herself meeting Lucian at night, however, the Baron had grown bolder and seductive. Can she resist his charm and solve his mystery?

The Baron and his Lady

I woke up with the sun streaming through the windows. It felt warm against my face, like warm milk embraced by sweet honey. There was a fresh scent of tea and coffee mingling in the breeze. In the distance I could hear a soft clang of utensils, probably a ladle stirring the soup or a spoon hitting the sides of the Nutella bottle because it was almost gone. 


I smiled at the thought. All these images coming together felt so good. I stretched my arms and legs while my spine gave a satisfying crack that sent shivers all the way down my toes. Damn. It felt good to be alive. 


The door creaked open and I knew from the heaviness of the footsteps who it was. I pretended to be asleep and kept my eyes closed, hoping my features won't betray me. 


But, fingers are crossed ladies and gentlemen. 


Forty-six: Best to worst