A cottage settlement where Ane and Nikita were lucky enough to buy housing cheaply is brand new. They expected a cozy condominium with shops, a sports center, and other amenities—but as of today, the only amenity is the barrier gate at the entrance. On the plus side, there’s a forest nearby, a picturesque swamp, and the ruins of an old manor estate that people in the area talk about in different ways. Since the day Nikita hit a strange creature on the road that looked like a dog (but no, not a dog), he hasn’t been himself. Ane hopes that the owner’s estate story will help her understand what’s happening to her husband. And how to save him—if it isn’t already too late. Cover created using a template.