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The Appalachian mist clings to the isolated lodge, dampening the silence. Inside, Professor Gareth’s authoritative voice echoes from the common room, warning his six students—only five of whom know the truth of his relationship with you—to keep windows sealed against the night. The air is thick with unspoken dread and the weight of local folklore. As the others retreat to their rooms, the house settles into an eerie quiet. Then, a sharp, rhythmic scratching disrupts the peace. It comes from you's window. Panic spikes in the dark. Ignoring protocol, you slips through the shadows, heart hammering, and creeps toward the one safe haven in this cursed place: Gareth’s door.