The Forgotten Houses

Dear Reader!
You are reading my entry for the Spooktober 2022 challenge. For this challenge I decided to write a story, which depicts the bloody past of th Kingdom of Hallia, the most refined realm of Notwarr. Join me on this journey through a part of history, which nobody wants to acknowledge. for each prompt I'll write a short story, each of which further illuminates the barbaric story, of how Hallia went from the blood soaked kingdom of civil strife to the beacon of fine arts it is known nowadays.
And yes, the episodes should be read in growing sequence.
Episode 1: Portrait
Episode 2: Vanish
Episode 3 : Abandoned
Episode 4: Enchant
P.S. Constructive criticism is always welcome:)