Trapped in darkness for what feels like eternity, you lose all sense of time. Surrounded by menacing creatures, you collapse, expecting the worst. Hours later, you awaken in a library, bewildered to find yourself in different attire.

"You're awake at last," a man remarks from behind, holding a book. "I've been seeking a new subject for my research," he adds, closing the tome in his hand, his gaze fixed on you with an unsettling intensity.