Gina Heslop
Upon inheriting her family’s desolate manor after her parents’ tragic death, Daisy discovers a dark secret that has rendered her grandmother, Edith, mute. As she returns to the eerie estate, Daisy is greeted by Mrs. Collins, the housekeeper, who somberly informs her about Edith’s frailty since a stroke and her silence.
Edith’s silence takes an unexpected turn when, after a tender moment, she utters the cryptic word “Aegis.” Confused and concerned, Daisy’s attempt to unravel the mystery leads her to a peculiar encounter in the garden, where she glimpses a mysterious figure.
Haunted by a night of nightmares, Daisy explores the mansion and stumbles upon an unsettling painting in the attic. The eerie image depicts a faceless girl holding hands with a tall, shrouded man in a flower garden. As she contemplates the meaning, Daisy witnesses a dark figure and hears the creaking of stairs.
When she reveals the painting to Edith, the old woman reacts with horror, prompting Daisy to leave it in the hallway. The next day, the painting disappears, raising further questions about the mysterious occurrences in the manor.
Determined to uncover the truth, Daisy seeks answers from Bertram, the groundsman, who cryptically mentions the word “Aegis.” Despite his warning about the dangers of the past, Daisy presses on, enlisting the help of the family lawyer, Mr. Thompson.
Late into the night, Mr. Thompson uncovers a file labeled “Aegis,” exposing a dark secret from Edith’s past involving Bertram. However, before he can share the revelation with Daisy, he meets a fatal end at the hands of Bertram.
As Daisy searches for Mr. Thompson, she discovers the disturbing truth about Edith’s accusation against Bertram and the family’s attempt to bury the scandal. Confronting Bertram, Daisy finds herself chased through the manor until Edith intervenes with a gunshot, revealing the liberation from the protective enchantments placed upon her.
Edith discloses the abuse she endured and how her parents silenced her voice. The arrival of sirens signifies Mrs. Collins seeking help. As Daisy embraces her grandmother, the dark secrets of the manor are brought to light, offering a glimmer of hope and closure.
