Back to back, the group of five led by Howard ventured deeper into the castle, encountering an increasing number of eerie scenes.
Every now and then, a coffin would emerge, startling the quintet. Fortunately, the lids were open, revealing no bodies within.
The walls were adorned with numerous portraits, the subjects of which appeared alarmingly lifelike, as if they might step out of their frames.
Unbeknownst to Howard and his team, as they moved past each painting, the depicted figures subtly turned their heads, cold and menacing eyes fixed intently on them.
"It's odd, but I can't shake the feeling that we're being watched," Glyn remarked, scratching his head. "Do any of you feel the same?"
Hearing Glyn's words, Abby, Caitlin, and Aisha all furrowed their brows, their bodies instinctively tensing.