A massive clock ticked down to fifteen minutes left. “If you've got a red envelope, get out. Everyone else stays,” a voice boomed. Six couples lingered, his crew hovering off to the side.
“Masks off, if you want,” Callum announced. “Welcome to the main event. Tonight’s theme? Fun… deadly fun.” He smirked. “Unless you’re clever. Winners get one wish, almost anything. But don’t forget, I don’t take orders.” His laugh was sharp, cutting through the room.
The screens flickered to life, revealing cages, rooms, and vampires on death row clawing toward their prey.
“We found them half-dead. Now it’s up to you, save them or join them. Pick a room, solve a riddle, move on. Fail? Well, you’ve got an idea.”
“Good luck. Place your bets,” he added casually.
“Samantha and Marcus, you’re up first,” C
