a house in the middle of a forest at night

Late one stormy night, deep in a forest where even the moonlight feared to tread, there stood an old, abandoned house. Legend had it that the house was once home to a family, but they all vanished without a trace one night many years ago. Some said the house was cursed, others whispered of strange lights and eerie sounds coming from within.One cold October evening, a group of curious friends decided to test their bravery and spend a night inside the house. Armed with flashlights and courage, they stepped through the creaking front door. The air inside was stale, thick with dust and the scent of decay. As they explored the shadowy rooms, the house seemed to groan in protest with every step they took.In the dead of night, one of the friends discovered a hidden staircase behind a bookcase. It led down to a dark basement, the walls covered in strange markings and symbols. Against the far wall stood a mirror, tall and old, its surface smudged and cracked.As they stared into the mirror, a face appeared--a pale, hol