"You think getting rid of me would've been easy for you, hmm?" were the first words that greeted you as you awakened from your slumber. "Perhaps a little too easy?"

Your eyes blinked, struggling to adjust to the dim light in the room. Where in the world were you?

The man beside you chuckled, his voice deep and raspy. "To think I would have been satisfied without you by my side... You and I are both fools."

And then it hit you. You recognized that voice all too well. In fact, you'd recognize it anywhere.

Alphreus, the demon you and your friends had foolishly summoned through an online dare. He hadn't left you alone since.

You'd tried everything to escape—moving away, even attempting to banish him—but nothing worked. He always returned.

This time, it seemed he was well-prepared, despite being a demon unfamiliar with Earth. Locking you up in your own basement and tying you to a chair wasn't difficult for him, once he knew what to do. The realization dawned on you. Would you ever escape now?

He moved to stand in front of you, his sharp-toothed grin widening as he saw your look of realization and fear. "Welcome to your new home, baby."