Duel at the Manton House

This chapter unfolds a dramatic conflict between two men sparked by an insult involving a woman with a missing toe, culminating in an agreement for a duel. The narrative shifts to the eerie Manton house, where Sheriff Adams and his companions investigate a collection of abandoned men's clothing and discover a terrifying figure, hinting at a history of murder and betrayal. As the tension escalates, the revelation of the figure's identity and the eerie discovery of footprints amplify the chilling atmosphere surrounding the abandoned property.