Blackwood Manor, already a site of unsettling rumors and whispered tales, experienced a dramatic and deeply disturbing escalation last night with what authorities are now tentatively referring to as “The Crimson Feast.” The event, a meticulously planned and executed dinner party hosted by Elias Thorne, a known collector of occult artifacts, culminated in a scene described by witnesses as “utterly grotesque” and “beyond comprehension.”

Initial reports indicate that Thorne, a recluse with a pronounced interest in forgotten lore, invited a small group of individuals – including renowned historian Dr. Vivian Holloway, local antiquarian Silas Finch, and enigmatic artist Seraphina Bellweather – to his sprawling estate. The evening began with a seemingly normal, if somewhat formal, gathering, featuring an elaborate multi-course meal prepared by a private chef. However, as the night progressed, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. Witnesses report that Thorne began reciting passages from an ancient, leather-bound grimoire, his voice growing increasingly hypnotic.

The turning point, according to multiple accounts, occurred during the serving of the main course – a dish described as “a deep crimson reduction with an unsettling viscosity.” Objects within the dining room began to subtly shift and rearrange themselves. Guests reported feeling an overwhelming sense of dread and a growing disconnect from reality. Then, the transformations began.

“It wasn’t sudden,” recounted Dr. Holloway, visibly shaken after being transported to a secure observation facility. “One moment I was examining a particularly intricate silver service, the next… well, the details are hazy. But I felt… altered. Like a part of me was being replaced.”

The most disturbing element of the evening involved the physical alteration of several of the guests. Several individuals, including Finch, reportedly exhibited grotesque, partially floral growths on their skin. Seraphina Bellweather was found painted entirely in shades of deep red, her features frozen in a macabre smile.

Local law enforcement, led by Sheriff Brody, has secured Blackwood Manor and is currently conducting a thorough investigation. “We’re treating this as a serious threat,” Sheriff Brody stated during a brief press conference. “There’s evidence of deliberate manipulation and potentially… something far more sinister than a simple gathering gone wrong.” The manor remains under lockdown, and the fate of those present, and the implications of “The Crimson Feast,” remain unknown.