Alistair arrives at the manor, where he meets the enigmatic Lady Eleanor Ravenscroft and her circle of guests, each seemingly more secretive than the last. The atmosphere at the manor is thick with secrets, and Alistair’s initial performance takes a dark turn when a shadowy figure manifests during his act, seemingly alive and separate from his control. This shadow figure hints at a hidden power within Alistair, one that he has never tapped into before.