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Chapter 9 - Kae's secret revealed

Rien's mind was reeling with horror as he stumbled through the kitchen, desperate to escape the mansion. He had to get out of there, had to get away from Kae's twisted games. As he ran, he stumbled upon a door that he hadn't noticed before. It was hidden behind a rack of pots and pans, and it looked like it hadn't been used in years. Rien's heart was racing as he pushed open the door and slipped inside. He found himself in a narrow, dimly lit corridor, the walls lined with old photographs and newspaper clippings. As he made his way down the corridor, Rien stumbled upon a series of articles about a serial killer who had terrorized the city years ago. The killer had been known for his twisted games and his love of manipulation and control. And then, Rien saw it. A photograph of the serial killer, his face twisted into a cruel smile. It was Kae. Rien's mind reeled with shock as he realized the truth. Kae wasn't just a twisted game master - he was a serial killer, a monster who had been using his games to lure victims to their deaths. Rien knew he had to get out of there, fast. He turned to make his way back down the corridor, but as he did, he heard the sound of footsteps behind him. Kae had found him. Rien's heart was racing as he sprinted down the corridor, desperate to escape. He could hear Kae's laughter echoing behind him, the sound sending shivers down his spine. He burst through the door at the end of the corridor, finding himself back in the kitchen. He could see the door to the dining room, and could see the other guests still seated at the table. But he knew he couldn't go back there. Kae would kill him, just like he had killed Chef Elise. Rien's only chance was to escape through the kitchen. He sprinted towards the door, his heart pounding in his chest. But as he reached for the handle, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He spun around, ready to fight. But it wasn't Kae. It was Sophia Patel, her eyes wide with fear. But something was off. She looked...different. "What's going on?" Rien asked, trying to keep his voice steady. Sophia's eyes locked onto his, and for a moment, Rien saw something there that chilled him to the bone. "I'm not Sophia Patel," she whispered. "At least, not anymore. "Rien's mind reeled as Sophia's eyes seemed to flash with an otherworldly intensity. "What do you mean?" Rien asked, trying to take a step back .But Sophia's grip on his shoulder tightened. "I mean that I'm one of Kae's creations," she whispered. "A puppet, brought back to life to serve his twisted games. "Rien's heart was racing as he realized the truth. Sophia Patel was dead, and the thing standing in front of him was a monster, a creature brought back to life to serve Kae's twisted desires but looks like Sophia. And then, Sophia's eyes seemed to flicker with a hint of recognition. "Wait," she whispered. "I remember something. "Rien's heart skipped a beat. "What is it?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Sophia's eyes locked onto his, and for a moment, Rien saw a glimmer of the real Sophia Patel. "There's a girl," she whispered. "A girl who's been trapped in the mansion. We have to find her." Rien's mind reeled as he processed the information. A girl, trapped in the mansion? What did it mean? But before he could ask any questions, Sophia's eyes flickered back to their usual vacant state. "We have to go," she whispered. "Kae is coming. "Rien's heart was racing as he followed Sophia through the winding corridors of the mansion. They had to find the girl, had to get her out of there before Kae caught up with them. As they turned a corner, Rien caught a glimpse of a door that he hadn't noticed before. It was hidden behind a tapestry, and it looked like it hadn't been used in years. Sophia seemed to sense his hesitation. "That's the way," she whispered, her eyes glinting with a hint of recognition. "The girl is in there." Rien's heart skipped a beat as he pushed open the door. He found himself in a small, dimly lit room, the walls lined with old furniture and dusty antiques. And then, he saw her. A young girl, no more than ten years old, was sitting in the corner of the room, her eyes wide with fear. Rien's heart went out to her as he rushed over to her side. "It's okay," he whispered, trying to comfort her. "We're here to help you. "But as he looked into her eyes, he saw something that chilled him to the bone. A glimmer of recognition, a hint of something that looked almost like...familiarity. And then, the girl spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "Rien," she said, her eyes locked onto his. "I've been waiting for you. "Rien's mind reeled as he stared at the girl in shock. "Waiting for me?" he repeated, trying to process what he was hearing. The girl nodded, her eyes never leaving his. "Yes," she whispered. "I've been trapped in this mansion for so long. Kae has been keeping me here, using me for his twisted games. "Rien's heart went out to her as he realized the horror she must have endured. "We have to get you out of here," he said, trying to sound calm. But as he turned to leave, he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Sophia, her eyes wide with warning. "Wait," she whispered. "We can't just leave. Kae will find us." Rien's mind racing, he tried to think of a plan. But before he could come up with anything, the girl spoke up. "I know a way out," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Follow me. "As the girl led them through the winding corridors of the mansion, Rien couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. He glanced over his shoulder, but saw nothing. "Come on," the girl whispered, her eyes gleaming with determination. "We're almost there. "Rien followed her, his heart pounding in his chest. What would they find on the other side of the door? And then, just as they reached the entrance hall, Rien heard the sound of footsteps behind them. Kae had found them.