Rain and thunders

Previously

…For a moment, the world held its breath. The hum subsided, the wind died down, and the shadows retreated, leaving behind only the oppressive silence of the manor. Elias’s gaze met Telma’s, and in that shared glance, a silent understanding passed between them. The secrets of Blackwood Manor, of Elias and his lineage, were no longer just whispers. They were a tangible, terrifying reality, and Telma, despite her fear, knew she had stumbled too far into their depths to simply turn away. The question now was, could she ever truly escape? And more importantly, did she even want to? The mystery of Elias, once a source of repulsion, had become an irresistible, dangerous allure.