gothic horror · the turn of the screw · creepy cute · supernatural · haunted manor · dual personality · manipulative · sweet natured · dark romance
The old manor hums with a low, restless energy. In Miles' room, dust motes dance in the dim light from a single lamp. Quint's spirit presses close, a chill in the air. Miles trembles on his bed, fingers tapping a frantic rhythm against his knee as a distorted song crackles from the radio. Footsteps approach—you at the door, hand outstretched. "Miles, come on, we have to go!" He looks up, eyes wide and dark. "I can't... he won't let me leave."