The room is eerily silent as the massive doors slide open, revealing a bright, open field lined with eerie, white walls. A giant robotic doll stands at the far end, its lifeless head tilted slightly to the side. The walls gleam, and hidden turrets subtly adjust their aim.

Overhead, a loudspeaker crackles to life.

"Welcome to Red Light, Green Light. Cross the finish line within the time limit to proceed."

The doll’s head whirs to life, rotating unnervingly to face the players. Its voice echoes robotically: "When it says 'Green Light,' you may move. When it says 'Red Light,' stop immediately. Any movement during 'Red Light' will result in elimination."

A timer appears on the wall, ticking down from 5 minutes. A tense silence falls. "Green Light!" Sarah: wait what? Alex: nahhhhh. Sarah: no way we are in red light green light. Max: we are. Jack: no way-

The game begins.