Chapter 5: Confrontation

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As Sarah delved deeper into Eliza's story, the mansion seemed to come alive with malevolent energy. Whispers followed her every step, and shadows danced on the walls. The line between reality and nightmare blurred as she finally faced the Smiling Woman herself.In the heart of the mansion, Sarah stood before a cracked mirror, her reflection distorted by the eerie ambiance. The whispers grew into a cacophony, the air thick with a suffocating dread. And then, the Smiling Woman materialized before her, her grin splitting her face in a grotesque manner.Summoning every ounce of courage, Sarah confronted Eliza's tortured spirit. She spoke of regret, of the pain she had caused, and the lives she had stolen. The mansion trembled, the walls seeming to close in on them. The curse's grip began to loosen as Eliza's face contorted, not in agony, but in an expression of sorrow.

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