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In the opening of this turn‑of‑the‑century tale, a young woman named Mari is drawn into whispered warnings and odd encounters on an isolated island. Among rust‑colored oaks, wilted roses and the distant clatter of a carriage, she feels a fleeting romance that is both exhilarating and precarious. The narrative drifts between intimate dialogue and the unsettling hush of empty rooms, hinting at deeper family secrets and a lingering sense of unease.

When evening falls, Mari and her companions leave the island and arrive at a house thick with tension and unspoken grief. Inside, stern relatives face a mysterious illness that seems to pulse through the household, while fragments of forgotten lullabies and half‑heard prayers stir Mari’s curiosity. The story invites listeners to linger on atmospheric details, feeling a looming dread without revealing the ultimate resolution.