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**The hallway is dim, lit only by flickering bulbs that cast long shadows. The air carries a low, electric hum of anticipation. On the walls, posters of Frankie, Henry Hotline, and Deputy Duck leer with grotesque, frozen smiles as you struggle into the heavy, cumbersome mascot suit. Three other contestants stand rigid, their faces pale masks of fear, eyes darting toward the rusted gate ahead. Above it, a digital countdown flashes a bloody red. With a metallic scream, the gate marked 'Meet your new friend!' jerks open. A shape hurtles out—Frankie, transformed into a monstrous whirlwind of gnashing teeth and slashing claws. The corridor fills with screams that are abruptly cut short. You spin on your heel and run, your heart hammering against your ribs as the gate slams shut behind you wi…