Nightmare Mode

This story contains copious amounts of:
- Graphic violence, including repetitive major character death, because dying and 'resetting' like a video game character is a major plot point.
- Horror content, including body horror and gore, and psychological horror and trauma.
- Mentions of past child abuse and child sacrifice (non-graphic but important themes.) Both themes are alluded to throughout the story, and a character suffers from trauma relating to past events that some might find upsetting. For this reason, I want to make sure that I give a thorough warning. Please consider not reading this story if you think such themes might upset or even triggering for you.