The Hidden Manor
Waking up in a new, grand estate feels like stepping into a dream, or perhaps a gilded cage. As Madelaina settles into her luxurious new home, the opulence can't quite mask the lingering questions and a sense of unease. What secrets lie hidden within the walls of this magnificent manor, and what future awaits her in this unexpected new life?
The jarring feeling of being abruptly pulled from a good dream lingered, replaced by a dull annoyance. But as my sister's small hand shook my shoulder and I opened my eyes, the sight outside the window stole my breath. The sky was a breathtaking canvas of purple, pink, and red as twilight settled.
We had arrived.
Our new home wasn't just a house; it was a magnificent estate, sprawling and grand, dwarfing our old one. Brown stone, winding paths, glowing lanterns, and a tall fountain—it looked like a castle.
My sister and I exchanged wide-eyed grins. "We're gonna be like princesses, Della," she whispered.
"I know," I giggled back, still staring at the imposing structure.
