Chapter 3: Twice The Fun, Double The Pain

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The group stepped into the reception area of the escape room, greeted by a strange and eerie receptionist. Her unsettling demeanor sent shivers down their spines, but they dismissed it as part of the immersive experience.

The woman directed them to room number one with a cryptic smile, adding an extra layer of mystery to the already dark and eerie setting. As the friends walked towards the entrance of room 1, they couldn't help but discuss the strange receptionist.

"I'm sure the creepiness is just an act, good marketing," Caleb suggested optimistically, attempting to dispel the uneasy atmosphere with a rational explanation. The group nodded in agreement, choosing to believe that the discomfort was a deliberate element of the escape room's theme.

The group open the door for room number 1, they were greeted by a surreal sight. The walls were covered in cryptic words like "DON'T TOUCH ME," "LET ME OUT," and the ominous "DARBY BE WAITING." The room exuded an unsettling aura that intensified with each step they took.

In the center of the room, there was a mysterious box with a keyhole, leaving the group puzzled about where the key might be hidden. The atmosphere grew tense as they exchanged glances, uncertain about the next steps in this bizarre escape room experience.

Jerry's stoner friend, Weaver, suddenly spotted a switch on the wall. Excitement flashed in his eyes as he exclaimed, "My dudes, there's a light here!" He eagerly pressed the switch, revealing a dim light that pointed to a corner of the room. In that corner, a woman with black hair was crouched, adding a layer of eerie uncertainty to the situation.

Chyann, her skepticism evident, muttered, "Nah uh... this lady be looking like the Onryo." The group, now on edge, stared at the mysterious woman, unsure of her role in this unconventional escape room.

Weaver, not one to be easily deterred, gathered everyone's attention. With a confusing yet strangely wise expression, he delivered a cryptic message. "My dudes, it may not be Wednesday, but let's smoke this joint! Who's in?" His words hung in the air, leaving the group befuddled yet oddly intrigued by Weaver's peculiar way of expressing himself.

Amidst the uncertainty, the group faced a choice – delve deeper into the mysterious escape room, confront the enigmatic woman in the corner, or follow Weaver's unconventional lead and embrace the unknown with a joint in hand. The escape room's promise of "Twice the Fun, Double the Pain" seemed to be unfolding in ways they could have never anticipated.

The surreal events in the escape room took an even darker turn, as a rabbit hops into the room and the mysterious woman in the corner grabs the rabbit with a force that shocked the group. The rabbit met an unfortunate end, and to their horror, the woman began to devour it. More rabbits started hopping into the room, creating a bizarre and unsettling scene.

Johnny, true to his confrontational nature, screamed in anger at the unfolding madness. The group, paralyzed by shock, struggled to make sense of the surreal horror playing out before them.

In their frantic search for clues, they stumbled upon a flashlight. Hannah, quick-witted as ever, decided to use the flashlight to illuminate the ground. To their amazement, hidden words became visible, spelling out a cryptic message: "Their hopping sounds like the jingle of your escape."

As they feverishly pondered the meaning, Chyann had an epiphany. "Wait, what's something that jingles?" she questioned. Johnny, in his characteristic eccentricity, replied, "My poos when they hit the water?" Chyann shook her head, exasperated. "No, you absolute weirdo, keys"

Meanwhile, in the corner, Weaver remained stoned, seemingly unbothered by the bizarre events surrounding him.

Caleb, Chyann, and Hannah worked together to figure out the meaning behind the message. The realization struck them – the key was inside one of the rabbits that the mysterious woman had devoured.

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