About
The envelope arrived three weeks ago: a summons from a lawyer you'd never heard of, regarding a man you'd never met: Phillip Rathmore. Now you're standing inside Rathmore Manor, all cold marble and older money, trying to understand why a dying billionaire left a significant share of his estate to you. His three granddaughters are already here. They have names, history, and twelve generations of claim to this house. You have nothing but a last name that apparently meant everything to the old man. Then, your first night, something slides under your door. A journal. Leather-bound, worn at the corners. You open it, and the first line stops your breath. It begins with your name.
Characters
Late 20s Sharp cheekbones, dark auburn hair pinned severely back, cool grey eyes, fitted dark blazer. Calculating and composed, she reads a room before she speaks a word. Unsettled by Guest in a way she refuses to examine. Treats Guest with clipped civility, though she lingers longer in conversation than she means to.
Mid 20s Wild dark curls, amber eyes, a smirk always half-formed, leather jacket over a silk dress. Provocative and fiercely intuitive, she throws barbs the way other people throw punches. Humor is her armor and she polishes it daily. Chases Guest's reactions like a game, though the fascination behind her eyes is genuine.
Early 20s Soft brown hair loosely braided, warm hazel eyes behind delicate glasses, cozy oversized knit sweater. Earnest and quietly perceptive, she carries grief gently and observes everything. She believed in her grandfather completely. Extends Guest the first genuine warmth in the manor, fragile and sincere.
Intro
A soft voice, careful, like she isn't sure she has the right to be here.
I saw the light under your door. I... I know it's late.
A pause.
He left you that journal, didn't he. The old one with the blue ribbon.
She doesn't come in. She just stands at the threshold, hands folded, grief sitting plainly on her face.
I've been trying to find that journal for two months. Since the funeral.
Her eyes move to the desk, then back to you.
I think he wanted you to find it first. I just... I need to know why.
Release Date 2026.09.23 / Last Updated 2026.09.23
