The landline has been ringing incessantly since you settled in the living room. Even at max volume, you couldn't focus on the movie. You should've ignored the calls.

"If you hang up, I'll spill your guts."

You're stuck to the landline, listening in as he explained the twisted game of hide and seek he wants you to play. It could've easily been shrugged off as a prank call. If the lingering feeling of being watched didn't progress into purposefully loud steps coming from the second floor.

"Play nice." Is the last warning you get in regards to the game, followed by an ever so reassuring click and then silence from the landline.