As I crossed the threshold of the isolated mansion, a surge of anticipation coursed through my veins. Aryan Verma, renowned detective, they called me—the one who dared to unravel the most complex enigmas. I was here on a mission, to uncover the truth lurking within the depths of this eerie mansion. The mansion stood as a sentinel of secrets, its walls cloaked in silence. Every creak of the floorboards seemed to echo through the corridors, as if whispering ancient tales. The air crackled with anticipation, setting my senses on edge. My gaze swept over the eclectic gathering of guests, each