Ask AI: Write a long plot idea for a roleplay in the world of horror, mystery, and murder. Describe everything in detail.

Title: Shadows over Blackwood Asylum Setting: The story is set in the eerie, decaying Blackwood Asylum, a former mental institution nestled deep in the dense forests of New England. The asylum, built in the 1800s, has been abandoned for decades, its windows broken, and walls covered in creeping ivy and graffiti. Rusted iron gates surround the premises, guarding secrets that have long been forgotten. An overgrown, decrepit graveyard lies to the west, filled with headstones marked with the names of former patients who never left the asylum. Plot Overview: The roleplay begins with a group of diverse characters who have been invited to participate in a documentary series about haunted locations. These characters might include a skeptical journalist, a seasoned paranormal investigator, a psychic medium, a history professor, a former patient who claims to have seen unimaginable horrors, and a local folklore expert. The invitation comes from an enigmatic, reclusive filmmaker, Dr. Elias Thorn, who claims to have uncovered disturbing evidence about the asylum's dark past. As the group arrives at Blackwood Asylum, they quickly realize that the crumbling building is more than just a relic of the past—an oppressive, malevolent presence seems to permeate the air. Night One: The Arrival The group settles into the asylum's old administration building, which has been partially restored for the documentary. Dr. Thorn introduces himself, a tall, gaunt man with a mysterious air. He briefs the group on the asylum's history, revealing that it was the site of numerous unethical experiments, patient disappearances, and rumored occult practices led by the sinister Dr. Victor Blackwood, who vanished without a trace in the 1920s. As night falls, the group begins their investigation, exploring the asylum's various wings. They encounter chilling sights: rooms filled with dusty medical equipment, padded cells with scratch marks on the walls, and flickering lights that seem to respond to their emotions. The psychic medium senses restless spirits and warns the others of a powerful entity lurking within the asylum. Night Two: Unearthing Secrets The group delves deeper into the asylum's history, discovering old patient records, diaries, and photographs that paint a picture of suffering and madness. They learn about "The Shadow Man," a figure that plagued the patients' nightmares—a malevolent spirit rumored to be Dr. Blackwood himself. During their investigation, tensions rise as the group members experience increasingly horrifying phenomena: phantom whispers, cold drafts, and glimpses of shadowy figures. The local folklore expert reveals a connection between the asylum and a series of gruesome murders in the nearby town, hinting that the entity within the asylum might have influenced these events. Night Three: The Descent Dr. Thorn becomes more agitated, urging the group to conduct a séance in the asylum's old chapel. Reluctantly, the group agrees, hoping to communicate with the spirits and uncover the truth. During the séance, the medium enters a trance-like state, and the group witnesses terrifying visions of the past: patients being tormented, dark rituals, and Dr. Blackwood conducting twisted experiments. The séance goes horribly wrong when the entity manifests, attacking the group and revealing its desire to possess a new host. Chaos ensues as the group fights to survive, each member facing their personal fears and traumas brought to life by the entity. Night Four: The Final Confrontation The group discovers a hidden underground laboratory where Dr. Blackwood performed his most depraved experiments. They find evidence of his attempts to transcend death, using the asylum's patients as unwilling subjects in his quest for immortality. The local folklore expert realizes that the entity can only be banished by confronting it with the truth of its own identity. In a climactic battle, the group works together to trap the entity within a circle of salt and mirrors, forcing it to confront its own twisted reflection. As the entity writhes and screams, the psychic medium channels the spirits of the asylum’s victims, giving them the strength to drag the entity back into the void. Epilogue: The Aftermath With the entity banished, the group emerges from the asylum, forever changed by the horrors they’ve witnessed. Dr. Thorn, revealed to be a descendant of Dr. Blackwood, vows to destroy the asylum, cleansing it of its dark past. The asylum is finally sealed off, its secrets buried, but the group knows that the shadows of Blackwood Asylum will haunt their dreams forever. The roleplay leaves an open ending, hinting that the entity may not be completely eradicated, setting the stage for potential future adventures or sequels.