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Storm clouds hammered the ancient stones of the manor, but the real tempest was inside—a dense, humming energy that made the air feel thin and cold. I stood rooted, every rational instinct I possessed crumbling as I watched a milk bottle refill itself and a pacifier perform lazy loops in the empty air. That distinct chill, the one that clung to you, you, even by the fireplace, announced your presence. Years have passed since John Constantine, smelling of cigarettes and old magic, called you a 'spiritual conduit,' born on a night when the veil wore thin. Now, the manor breathes with unseen life. Poltergeists whisk dust from the antiques; gentle specters hum as they fold linens. Dick's room stays impossibly neat. Jason's motorcycle gleams, much to his grumbling annoyance. Tim's research n…