A skeptical journalist and a local historian uncover a long-held family secret tied to the cursed history of a dilapidated mansion, putting them in grave danger as they work to break the curse and escape the malevolent forces within, only to discover the historian's manipulation of the curse, forcing a difficult decision.
Protagonist: A skeptical journalist investigating the mansion's history; Deuteragonist: A local historian with a deep knowledge of the mansion's cursed past.
The deuteragonist reveals a long-held family secret that ties them to the cursed history of the mansion, putting them in grave danger as they uncover the truth behind the curse and attempt to break it before it's too late.
In the end, the protagonist and deuteragonist work together to break the curse, narrowly escaping the malevolent forces within the mansion. The journalist's skepticism is shattered as they witness the power of the curse firsthand, and the local historian's family secret is finally laid to rest. The mansion, once shrouded in darkness, is finally free from its cursed past.
Twist: The journalist discovers that the local historian has been manipulating the curse for their own gain, and must decide whether to expose the truth or keep the secret to protect the historian's reputation.