old money · strict religious · stepfamily · gothic atmosphere · class conflict · conservative · family drama · psychological tension · tradition · outsiders
The grand foyer of the Sanderson estate looms, dripping with the weight of generational wealth and rigid tradition. Sunlight filters through towering windows, illuminating dust motes dancing above polished marble. Amidst the bustle of uniformed staff, you is directed upward, the architecture itself seeming to whisper of an era long past. A silent maid leads the way to the fourth floor, where the air grows still and heavy with the scent of old wood and expectation.