The first level was a standard hidden object scene—a cluttered Victorian attic. Elias scanned the list: Candelabra. Velvet Glove. Human Tooth. Glass Eye.
The next scene loaded. It wasn't a Victorian attic anymore. It was a high-resolution photograph of a modern office. Elias froze. The office was his. The list on the side of the screen updated: Half-empty Coffee Mug. Worn Keychain. The Letter Under the Door.
Elias didn't turn around. He reached for the power button, but his hand stopped. On the screen, a pixelated hand was reaching out from the edge of the "game" window, mirroring his movement.
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