The Evil Nanny – Chapter One: Echoes of the Past
You find yourself standing on the grounds of a grand Victorian mansion, its façade looming beneath darkening skies. An eerie hush hangs in the air — the only sounds are the creak of a distant swing and the whisper of wind through wrought-iron gates.
For over a century, Harrowgate Manor’s story has been shrouded in chilling rumors and unsettling whispers. Once home to a wealthy family — a prominent gentleman, his elegant wife, and their bright-eyed daughter — the house’s tale ended in tragedy, and it has stood silent ever since.
The only clue to their fate lies with the girl’s nanny, a woman whose presence seemed both nurturing and ominous.
Her room was never found — until now.
You’ve come not merely to solve puzzles, but to follow the house’s own signs toward hidden chambers that no living soul has ever entered. Each discovery pulls you deeper into Harrowgate’s haunted past, where walls remember forgotten footsteps and shadows murmur secrets of sorrow. Can you decipher these echoes, unearth the nanny’s clandestine sanctum — and survive the truth buried within?
This is Part 1 of The Evil Nanny Trilogy. In Part 2 you’ll descend further into the nanny’s private domain — where even darker revelations await.
Special thanks to
Paul Brill for generously allowing the use of his composition “Extraordinary Claims”, whose beautiful and mysterious melody adds to the atmosphere of the room.
Thanks also to
Zapsplat for essential music and sound effects, and to
Universfield for “Motivation Strings” (via
Pixabay), which helps shape the room’s immersive tone.
Additional music courtesy of talented creators on Pixabay:
• Dmitry Taras – for the radio stations’ music tracks
• Samuel F. Johanns – for “Super Deep Grief”
• Ashot Danielyan – for “Mysterious And Mystic Strings” and “Mysterious And Mystic”
A special shoutout to
GG3L from the Escape Simulator Discord for kindly providing his Stairs LUA script and Openable Book script — both of which were essential in shaping the interactive experience.
Finally, heartfelt thanks to the many amazing 3D artists on
Sketchfab, whose custom models brought the world of Harrowgate to life.
If you need assistance while solving
The Evil Nanny – Chapter One, a detailed guide is available both here on the room’s Steam page (under "Discussions" > "Walkthrough") and directly within the room as an in-game walkthrough. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to help you through any challenging puzzles.
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