I couldn't shake off the feeling that the entity was stirring. I had been experiencing strange and terrifying occurrences, and I knew that I had to do something. I decided to perform a ritual, hoping to calm the entity and restore balance to the mansion.
I gathered the necessary materials and made my way to the attic. As I began the ritual, I felt a strange energy building up inside me. The air seemed to thicken, and I could feel the entity's presence closing in around me.
Suddenly, the candles flickered and died, plunging the room into darkness. I heard a faint whispering in my ear, a voice that seemed to come from all around me.
"You should not have come here," the voice whispered. "You should not have disturbed the balance."
I tried to run, but my feet seemed rooted to the spot. The voice grew louder, more menacing, and I knew that I was in grave danger.