Murder Mansion: Trapped In the Novel
Chapter 2: The Man in the Shadows
Scene: Dining Hall, The Violet Mansion – Morning
The long hallway stretched out like a spine of secrets, dimly lit by golden sconces.
The carpet beneath Anna's feet was soft, almost too soft — like it wanted to swallow footsteps whole.
Anna Carter
(thinking)
*This place is too quiet.
Not even birds. Just… silence.*
Anna Carter
*Like the house itself is watching.*
The double doors creaked open. A heavy scent of cinnamon and something metallic — maybe blood? — filled the air.
The dining room was huge. Antique paintings, twelve chairs, and a long table filled with untouched breakfast dishes.
Everyone sat stiffly, eyes low. Like suspects. Like statues.
At the head of the table sat him.
Jake Lu
(cold voice) You're late.
His voice was like ice cracking on a lake — calm, but threatening.
He wore a dark vest, sleeves rolled, a silver watch glinting. His face unreadable. Only his eyes moved—piercing straight through Anna.
Anna Carter
(Sits slowly)
Sorry. I, uh… overslept?
Jake Lu
(stares without blinking)
Jake Lu
You arrived last night in a storm. But no one remembers inviting you. (cold voice)
A few guests exchanged glances. One woman sipped tea too fast. A man’s knife clinked hard against his plate.
Anna Carter
(thinking)
*He knows I don’t belong here.
Or maybe… he remembers something I don’t?*
Jake rose from his chair. He circled the table like a predator checking his prey.
Jake Lu
Strange things happen here.
People vanish.
Memories shift.
Loyalty means nothing.❄️
He stopped behind her, voice now low in her ear.
Jake Lu
If you want to survive in this house…
Don’t trust anyone.
Then he walked away. No sound. No goodbye.
Anna Carter
(thinking)
*He’s dangerous.
But he’s not lying.*
Anna Carter
*The game has already started.*
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