A group of friends are exploring a mysterious and allegedly haunted castle. They have been experiencing strange occurrences, such as unexplained noises, movements, and flashes of light, which they believe may be paranormal activity. The group is determined to uncover the secrets of the castle and has been searching for clues, including a mysterious door with a lock that they have not been able to open. They also discovered a room that was said to be off-limits, where they found a painting with a note in French that mentions an abandoned house outside the castle.
As they continue to explore, they see a flash of light coming from outside and decide to investigate. They approach an abandoned house, which appears to be some sort of old school or church, and are trying to be quiet to see if they can detect any unusual activity. The group is on edge, unsure of what they might find, and are trying to document their experiences on camera.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker and others are exploring a castle at 3 in the morning.
2. They saw a shadow on the roof and heard strange noises.
3. They found a door with a lock on the upstairs floor.
4. They don't know where the door leads or what it unlocks.
5. They discovered a secret room that they were told not to enter.
6. Inside the secret room, they found a painting with a note in French.
7. The note mentioned an abandoned house outside the castle.
8. They plan to investigate the abandoned house.
9. They have seen strange flashes of light around the castle.
10. The castle has a history of strange occurrences and unexplained events.
11. The speaker believes that the castle may be haunted or have supernatural activity.
12. They found a key that unlocks a door, but they don't know what's behind it.
13. The castle has a history of being owned by a religious order.
14. The order, known as the Cathars, believed in the dual nature of God and Satan.
15. The speaker and others are trying to uncover the secrets of the castle and the abandoned house.
16. They are planning to explore the abandoned house and record their findings.
17. They are being cautious and staying close to the castle wall to avoid getting lost.
18. They have seen a flash of light through the trees and are trying to investigate.