Leland groaned as he slowly regained consciousness, his head throbbing with pain. Blinking his eyes open, he found himself in a dimly lit basement, his hands tightly bound with rough ropes. The air was damp, and a musty scent lingered around him. Confusion washed over him as he struggled to recall how he ended up in this predicament.

"Ugh, where am I?" he muttered, his voice laced with frustration. Leland's eyes darted around the room, searching for any signs of an escape or his companions.