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The Kensington Dungeon
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The Kensington Dungeon
Jon
As soon as we enter the house, Hazel is startled by the size of the Turner mansion. Some of the staff line up to see it. The house is all white, in Victorian style, and that’s something I didn’t want to mess with. An engineer or contractor doesn’t always want to touch your house out of sheer daring. Some memories of an old house need to be preserved, the architecture is fascinating.
Hazel's eyes widen as she takes in the grandeur of the mansion. The intricate details of the Victorian architecture leave her in awe. She can't help but imagine the history that this house holds, and the stories it could tell if its walls could talk.
I lead her through the foyer, and the polished marble floors echo with their footsteps. The house is not just large; it's a palace of sorts. Hazel can hardly believe that she's standing in such a majestic place, and it feels surreal.
"Wow, Jonathan, th
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