WARNING: MATURE CONTENT

“Ahhh—!”

Mary’s scream tore through the mansion. Thud. Her body hit the floor heavily. Blood seeped across the white marble, spreading fast. For a moment no one moved. “Ah—ah—ah!” Screams rippled through the mansion. Claire stood frozen. Her breath hitched as she slowly turned her gaze to her trembling hand, stained with blood.

Clatter. The knife slipped from her fingers. “Claire—what have you done?!” Richard shouted, rushing forward. “Mrs. Mary!” one of the servants cried, trying to run to her. Claire snapped out of her shock. She lunged forward, picked up the knife again, and spun around, eyes wild. “No one!” she screamed, her voice breaking. “I...