The Shadows Within…
The darkness crept in like a thief, stealing away the light and leaving only the faintest whisper of its presence. It was a presence that had haunted Ashwood Sanitarium for decades, a malevolent force that lurked in the shadows and fed on the fear of those who dared to enter.
The sanitarium's walls had borne witness to unimaginable horrors, the screams of the patients echoing through the corridors like the howls of the damned. And yet, it was not just the patients who were tormented. The staff, too, had been consumed by the darkness, their minds warped by the very evil they sought to cure.
In the depths of the sanitarium, a secret was hidden, a secret that would drive even the bravest of souls to madness. It was a secret that had been buried beneath layers of lies and deception, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
As the years went by, the sanitarium was abandoned, left to rot like a festering wound. But the darkness remained, patiently waiting for its next victim. And when the time was right, it would strike, unleashing a terror beyond comprehension.
The shadows within Ashwood Sanitarium were stirring, and soon they would be free to claim their next victim. The question was, who would be brave enough – or foolish enough – to dare to enter the heart of madness?
This prologue sets the tone for the rest of the story, hinting at the dark forces that lurk within the abandoned sanitarium. It suggests that the building itself is a character, with a malevolent presence that haunts its corridors and feeds on fear. The prologue also raises questions about the secrets that lie within the sanitarium, and who might be brave enough to uncover them.