*Hattie*

"Nina!" I'm almost panting when I finally reach the hallway where my sister disappeared a few moments ago.

She turns, having only made it halfway down the hall. "I said I'm not going."

I raise my hands as I approach her. "I know. I'm not asking you to. But don't you want to explore the estate with me? I'm sure we won't see any ghosts with so many people around."

Her lips contort into a half frown as she looks up at the ceiling, then back at me. ...