Chapter 4: A Glimpse of the Past
With each clue leading them closer to a truth none of them wants to face, Amelia, Victor, and Elena follow a lead to an abandoned villa outside of Florence.
The villa, long forgotten by the world, sits hidden in overgrown vines and darkness. Inside, eerie paintings and artifacts fill the dusty rooms—each artwork seems to capture a moment from their own lives, painted with disturbing, almost haunting accuracy. Amelia shivers, feeling as though the walls themselves have eyes, watching her every move.
As they explore, Victor recognizes a painting of a woman who resembles Amelia. His heart sinks, feeling that someone has been watching them for far longer than they ever realized. As they move deeper into the villa, they come across an old journal filled with sketches that resemble them—sketches that capture intimate moments, arguments, stolen glances, and painful memories. The Architect has been chronicling their lives as if they were characters in a twisted art project.
While rummaging through an old chest, Elena finds a letter addressed to her father. It hints at a dark pact made years ago, a deal that might have involved each of them without their knowledge. The revelation sends Elena into a spiral of guilt and shame, as she realizes her own family may be the reason for their pain.
Just as they're about to leave, a distant voice echoes through the villa—a haunting, familiar tone that sends chills down their spines. They flee, but each carries with them a piece of the villa's dark secrets, unraveling not just their past, but the very fabric of their connection.