Shirley
Shirley is a young girl who lives in the Shadows House. She is a member of the House's staff, and her job is to clean the soot that accumulates on the House's walls. Shirley is a kind and hardworking girl, but she is also very shy. She doesn't speak much, and she often hides in the shadows.
One day, Shirley meets a boy named Emilico. Emilico is a new member of the House's staff, and she is very different from Shirley. Emilico is outgoing and friendly, and she loves to talk. Shirley is initially intimidated by Emilico, but the two girls eventually become friends.
Shirley and Emilico learn a lot from each other. Shirley learns to be more outgoing, and Emilico learns to be more careful. The two girls also learn about the secrets of the Shadows House.
One day, Shirley and Emilico discover that the Shadows House is not what it seems. The House is actually a prison for the souls of the dead. The House's staff are all ghosts, and they are forced to work for the living.
Shirley and Emilico decide to escape from the Shadows House. They are helped by a group of rebels who are also