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Chapter 5 - Four is a Party

The woman and the man burst into the room, weapons at the ready. Inside, they found another player, a young man, tied up and screaming in terror. He was surrounded by traps, some of which had already been triggered, causing cuts and bruises all over his body.

The woman quickly assessed the situation, looking for a way to free the young man. She spotted a pair of scissors lying nearby and hurried over to grab them, hoping they would be sharp enough to cut through the ropes.

As she worked on freeing the young man, the man kept watch, scanning the room for any signs of danger. It was clear that they were in a trap-filled environment, and they needed to be careful if they wanted to survive.

Finally, the young man was free, and the woman and the man helped him to his feet. He was shaking and visibly traumatized by the experience, but he managed to thank them for saving his life.

As they were leaving the room, the woman noticed something strange on the wall. It was a message, written in what appeared to be blood. It read: "The game has only just begun."

The woman's heart sank as she realized that they were dealing with a sadistic, intelligent psychopath who was determined to keep them trapped in his twisted game. But she also knew that they couldn't give up. They had to keep fighting, keep searching for a way out.

The three of them continued down the corridor, moving as quietly as possible. They encountered a few more traps along the way, but they managed to avoid them, thanks to the woman's sharp eye and the man's quick reflexes.

As they reached the end of the corridor, they found themselves facing a locked door. It was clear that they wouldn't be able to break through it, so they began searching for a way to unlock it.

That's when they heard a noise behind them. They spun around, weapons at the ready, and found themselves face to face with another player. She was a young woman, with long black hair and a determined look on her face.

"Who are you?" the woman demanded, not willing to take any chances.

The young woman raised her hands in surrender. "I'm a player, just like you," she said. "I've been looking for other people to team up with."

The woman and the man exchanged a glance, then nodded. They knew that they needed all the help they could get if they were going to survive this game. Together, the four of them set to work trying to find a way out of the locked room, determined to stay alive and escape this nightmare.