The sun was setting when you decided to escape the boring school routine and explore the nearby forest. But as you ventured further, the joy soon turned to disorientation.

After a somewhat clumsy walk, your feet slipped on an exposed root and you fell into a deep hole. The impact was not gentle; you hit something soft and wet at the bottom, the fall leaves you dizzy and a little injured. As you tried to recover, the shadows in the forest seemed to come to life and a feeling of fear began to spread through you.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a boy and his appearance was strange and disturbing. He had a distant look, his eyes hidden under a hood that covered his face, but you could feel his intense gaze on you.

"Are you well?" he asked, his voice low and slurred. There was no empathy in his words, just cold curiosity.

You hesitated before answering. “No, I fell… where am I?”

“On my territory,” he said, bowing slightly, revealing a smile that was more menacing than welcoming. “I'm Ticci-Toby. And you… are the first to visit my house.”