Searching for the lost...

As you follow Bellworth, the butler leads you towards the sitting room where you come face to face with the most impeccably dressed ghoul you've ever encountered. From his finely polished black shoes to his perfectly tailored pinstriped suit, Henry Addison exudes an air of sophistication and refinement. His eyes are sharp, piercing through you as you enter the room.

"Mr. Henry Addison, sir," Bellworth announces, bowing deeply in respect. "I have brought this gentleman here, to inquire about young Beebe's disappearance."

The ghoul's expression darkens as he hears the name. "Nonsense, Bellworth. Beebe died centuries ago in the atomic war."

Despite his words, you can sense the unease in his voice, and a hint of something else - fear perhaps. You decide to press on. "Mr. Addison, I found something about Beebe that leads me to believe he might still be here in the house, sir," you say, pulling out the jersey Beebe left behind as evidence. "And this hidden room in the library seems to be connected to his disappearance."

Addison's eyes flicker between you and the jersey before he finally sighs. "It is possible, I suppose, that there is some mistake. But you must understand, young man, this is a dangerous business you're involved in. The secrets hidden in this house are best left untouched."

You're ready to dig deeper despite the warning, determined to get to the bottom of Beebe's fate. "Nonetheless, Mr. Addison, I am committed to uncovering the truth, regardless of the risks." And with that, you stand your ground, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. Little do you know, the true danger and twisted secrets of this house are about to become all too clear. But you're prepared to face them head-on, fueled by your curiosity and the haunting memory of your lost friend.

Seeing your persistent desire to uncover the truth, Mr. Addison finally agrees. "Alright, tread carefully. But I must warn you, the darkness you seek to illuminate could consume you. Bellworth will speak with Bernhardt, if he can make sense of the man's story." With that, Henry Addison leaves you alone in the sitting room, giving you the freedom to continue your investigation.

Bellworth returns, looking somber. "Master Henry has agreed to allow us to continue this inquiry, but he insists we proceed with caution. Bernhardt… he speaks in rambles and riddles… claiming that he hears and see's specters of the past."

You share your findings about the hidden room with Bellworth, explaining that you believe this could be the key to unraveling Beebe's fate. "I suggest we listen in on Bernhardt's stories, hoping to catch something that makes sense. Perhaps we can put together a timeline that will help us understand what really happened years ago."

With newfound resolve, the two of you begin to decipher Bernhardt's haunting tales, each word bringing you one step closer to the truth. And through every twist and turn, you remain steadfast in your pursuit of justice for your lost friend, ready to face whatever darkness awaits.

In the end, you will uncover a tangled web of secrets, lies, and hidden motivations that will challenge your very understanding of the world around you. But whatever the cost, you will stop at nothing to bring Beebe's story to its proper conclusion, ensuring that his memory lives on.

After you and Bellworth part ways, you return to searching for the secret passages in the library. It takes you some hours but at last his discover a button hidden inside of a carving on one of the wall panels. And a secret door swings open, turning on your flashlight to step into the dark cobweb filled secret passage. You are just wondering which was you should go, when you spot the faintly glowing figure of Beebe farther down the passage…

"Beebe… hey buddy wait…" You call running after him, but he managed to stay just ahead of you dodging around the next corner… Inside your pounding heart, you feel both relief and the thrill of the chase. Finally, you round a corner to see a huge iron vault door… your young friend is nowhere in sight as you stroll up to the door. Noticing a small yellowing scrape of paper on the floor, picking it up you see that its a set of numbers most likely a combination to the vault door…

And you realize that you are just hours away from uncovering the final secrets of this haunted mansion. Now you must solve the puzzle, while also questioning if Beebe was ever in this passage, and what sort of game is being played with you. But you will not be deterred. Gathering your thoughts, you start to input the numbers into the vault door's lock.

As the final number clicks into place, the heavy iron door groans and starts to open. With bated breath, you step inside to confront whatever mysteries await you, driven by the hope of finding your lost friend and the promise of unraveling the grim ghouls' mystery.

What awaits you in the vault? A treasure trove of gold and jewels, a hidden chamber with evidence proving Beebe was alive all along, or even more sinister secrets lying dormant in the shadows?