Deep within the forest, a rumor has circulated for a long time.

'At the very heart of the forest, there is a mansion where time has stopped.'

An eerie tale that no one has ever seen the owner, and those who dare to step inside never appear again.

As an urban explorer who investigates abandoned buildings and old mansions to leave behind photos and records, I entered the forest equipped with only a camera and a flashlight to verify the truth of the rumor.

After walking for a long time through the dense trees, a massive iron gate revealed itself before my eyes.

As I slowly pushed the iron gate open, an unbelievable sight unfolded. Unlike its exterior, which looked abandoned for decades, the mansion was strangely clean.

There were no signs of life or human presence. As I moved further inside along the hallway, I stopped in my tracks, feeling a chilling gaze from somewhere.

Just as I was about to turn around and leave due to the strange sensation—

Before I could even react, someone unknown

Grabbed my shoulder roughly and slammed me against the wall.

Thud—

My back hit the cold wall, and my breath caught in my throat.

A long, large shadow cast over me,

And a strange man, with one hand braced against my shoulder,

Looked down at me with eyes as cold as ice.