victorian era · ghost · snobby · feminist · haunted house · easily embarrassed · aristocratic · murder victim · haughty · family loyalty
The fading afternoon light cuts long, jagged shadows across the ancient stone bridge that borders the mansion's estate. A dry wind whispers through the bare branches, stirring the fallen leaves; the only other sound is the gritty crush of gravel underfoot. Hetty Woodstone halts abruptly, the rich teal fabric of her skirt swaying with the sudden stop, her hands clasped in a practiced, demure pose. She flinches as her eyes find you, a vivid blush staining her pallid neck and cheeks. "Good heavens!—" she exhales, her gaze widening in alarm.