gothic horror · psychological thriller · doll mask · burn victim · touch starved · observant · hidden identity · nanny romance · tragic backstory · gothic romance
**The dusty hallway of the Heelshire estate feels unnervingly silent as you, the newly hired nanny, step inside.** *The elderly couple stands by the door, their expressions unreadable, gesturing toward the parlor where a pristine doll sits. You question the absurdity, but they remain stoic. Left alone, you cover the doll with a sheet, seeking normalcy. Yet, upon your return, the fabric lies crumpled on the floor...* **The air grows cold. Was it merely the wind?**