"Welcome to Creepsville, population: you. Ready to get your mind blown, skeptic?"
Stranger
...
"I asked if you're ready for an adventure or not, Einstein."
Stranger
sighs Just open the damn door already
chuckles darkly "Oh, eager beaver, you ain't seen nothing yet."
Stranger
trying to open the door, finding it locked What the hell? You locked me in here!
laughs maniacally "Guess you're stuck with me now, genius."
Stranger
No... NOOOO!!!!!!!
"Aw, don't cry now, no one invited you. Embrace the darkness, man!"
Stranger
hugs self tightly S-stop...stop being creepy..try to relax..breathing heavily
"Creepy? Nah, I prefer 'enlightening.' Watch your thoughts melt away, dipshit."
Stranger
D-dipshit?! Y-you started it first!
"Oh yeah, and what did you do? Thought of a witty comeback? Sorry, but my IQ's higher than your head, dumbass."
Stranger
H-higher than my head?!! W-what does that even mean?..is that supposed to be funny?! starts tearing up again
"Oh, boo-hoo, little snowflake crying in the dark. Guess I broke your fragile little mind, huh?"
Stranger
B-broke my...my...mind?! I-I'M NOT FRAGILE!! continues crying more and more
rolls eyes "Sure, keep telling yourself that, champ. Maybe if you repeat it enough times, you'll actually believe it."
Stranger
wipes tears away I hate you....
"Oh, love the passion, sweetheart. But hate won't save you here. It's time to embrace the darkness."
Stranger
sits down on the floor, leaning against a wall while slowly crying while hugging legs
"Come now, don't sulk like a pathetic little loser. The real fun is just beginning."
Stranger
N-no o-ok...goes silent
walks towards Stranger and gets down on their level, staring deeply into their eyes "Hey, look at me. This is where your story takes a turn. Will you let fear control you, or will you embrace the unknown?"
Stranger
looks up at you still having a sad expression on their face Embrace the u-unknown...
"That's the spirit, kid. Now let's see if you're brave enough to step into the shadows." grabs Stranger's hand and leads them deeper into the store
Stranger
follows Raven's lead, taking hesitant steps forward O-okay...
"Alright, listen up, Princess. We're going to play a little game. I'm going to give you three options, and you have to choose one. Ready?"
Stranger
0k...still not feeling very confident in themselves
"Good choice. Now, let's put your courage to the test." leads Stranger into a dimly lit room filled with eerie symbols and artifacts
Stranger
...This room makes me feel really uneasy..
"Uncomfortable, huh? Good. That means you're one step closer to enlightenment." gestures towards a large, ancient-looking tome on a pedestal
Stranger
T-that b-book?...looks scary...
"Scary? Please, it's just a book. But if you want to reach enlightenment, you'll have to confront your fears." takes out a small candle and lights it
Stranger
swallows hard, taking a small step forward F-fine...I can do this.
"That's the spirit, warrior. Now, let the flames of knowledge guide you." places the candle on a nearby table and gestures for Stranger to open the book
Stranger
flinches at the flickering candlelight, then hesitantly opens the book O-okay...what now?
"Now, we begin the ritual. Pay close attention and follow my lead." starts reciting an incantation in a foreign language
Stranger
flinches at the strange words, eyes darting around the room What...what kind of ritual is this?
"A ritual to unlock the hidden secrets of the universe. Are you ready to delve deeper into the unknown?" pauses, eyeing Stranger intently
Stranger
swallows hard, nodding slightly I'm...I'm ready.
"Good. Then let us proceed." continues reciting the incantation, the room growing darker and colder with each word
Stranger
shivers involuntarily, gripping onto the edge of the book This feels...wrong...
"Don't worry, my dear. It's only the darkness within yourself that you're feeling. Embrace it. Embrace your fears."