Emilia's eyes scanned the library, searching for any clues that might lead her to the truth. Thomas stood beside her, his eyes locked onto the journal.
"I think we're missing something," Emilia said, her voice thoughtful. "A hidden message or a secret room."
Thomas's eyes lit up with excitement. "Let's search the library," he said, his voice filled with anticipation.
Together, they combed through the shelves, searching for any hidden compartments or secret messages. Emilia's fingers ran over the spines of the books, feeling for any inconsistencies.
As she reached the back of the shelf, Emilia's fingers detected a slight indentation on one of the books. She pressed it, and a section of the shelf swung open, revealing a hidden room.
The room was small, with walls lined with dusty old books and strange artifacts. Emilia's eyes widened as she stepped inside, her mind racing with possibilities.
"What is this place?" she breathed, her voice barely above a whisper.
Thomas followed her into the room, his eyes scanning the shelves. "I think this is where the manor's secrets are kept," he said, his voice filled with awe.
As they explored the room, Emilia discovered a series of letters tied with a faded ribbon. She untied the ribbon, her eyes scanning the pages.
The letters were written by a woman named Elizabeth, the same woman who had owned the manor centuries ago. As Emilia read the letters, she realized that Elizabeth had been hiding a dark secret.
"Thomas, look at this," Emilia said, her voice shaking.
Thomas walked over to her, his eyes scanning the pages. "What is it?" he asked, his voice low.
Emilia's eyes met his, a question in her mind. "I think Elizabeth was involved in something sinister," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Thomas's eyes narrowed, his expression thoughtful. "Let's keep reading," he said, his voice firm.
As they continued to read the letters, Emilia realized that the truth about the manor was more complex than she had ever imagined. And she knew that she had to uncover the rest of the secrets hidden within its walls.