I stand frozen, waiting for the old lady to illuminate the room. When light floods the space, a scream tears from my throat. A massive bed dominates the center, draped in crimson and black linens with what appears to be animal fur cascading over one edge. The walls, painted blood-red, showcase various antlers mounted above a stone fireplace.

Despite the lighting, shadows still cling to the corners. My eyes adjust to reveal a large wooden X mounted on the far wall, chains scattered beneath it, ...