Desperate times call for desperate measures, and for Richelle, those measures lead straight through the gates of the prestigious Otis estate. Trapped under the weight of her mother’s crushing debts, accepting a position as a tutor for the illustrious Otis family seemed like the miracle she needed. It was supposed to be her fresh start, a way to reclaim her life from the ruins of her past. But the higher the walls of the manor, the darker the shadows they cast.

From the moment she steps into the estate, the air feels heavy with unspoken secrets. When Richelle discovers a cryptic letter detailing a list of terrifying, eerie rules she must follow just to survive her stay, the true nature of the manor begins to reveal itself. This is no ordinary household. Between the strange behavior of her employers and the sinister atmosphere lurking behind the beauty of the blooming roses, Richelle realizes she has walked into a gilded trap.

As the lines between the natural and the supernatural begin to blur, the price of her choice becomes terrifyingly clear. This isn't just a job anymore; it is a game of life and death where one wrong move could be her last. Will she find a way to navigate the deadly mysteries of the Otis family, or will the secrets of Rose Manor bury her alive? Experience a haunting blend of high-stakes drama and spine-tingling romance where every heartbeat counts and every corridor holds a new nightmare.

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