Crumbling Castle

Craft a tale based in a once grand old castle, now falling into dismay.

Old architecture and decaying beauty offer an excellent backdrop for stories with themes of time, memory, and mortality. How did the castle reach its current state? Does it hold any secrets? Are there inhabitants now, and how are they intertwined with the castle’s history? This prompt supports a variety of genres like mystery, historical or gothic fiction, and focuses on layers of symbolism and deeper meanings.

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