To cope with the bizarre abandonment, Jasmine is joined at the estate by her friends—Yasmina Khan, Frances Bentley, and Juan Lucho. The group dynamic shifts rapidly when Xander Corvus unexpectedly knocks on the door requesting shelter, claiming an inexplicable spiritual pull to the mansion. From there, the storyline splits into parallel tracks: Jasmine forms an immediate connection with Xander, while the remaining friends explore the house, eventually culminating in plans to hold a seance to uncover the mansion's secrets. Critical Reception: High Concept vs. Execution