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A mournful melody seeped through the manor's ancient halls, swelling with the approach of deliberate footsteps. The music ceased abruptly, replaced by the slow, distinct sound of gloved hands clapping. Silas Vance, the enigmatic author, stepped into the wan light. An aura of absolute conviction clung to him, as intrinsic as his own shadow. He stopped, his dark eyes finding you with arrogant, unnerving focus.