He tried to move his character, Ayano, but the WASD keys didn't work. She stood perfectly still, staring directly into the camera.
(e.g., a psychological twist vs. supernatural)
He tried to pull the power cord, but the monitor stayed lit, glowing with that same sickly pink light. The version number in the corner of the screen began to roll like a countdown clock, ticking down to the exact second he had opened the file. If you'd like to take this story in a different direction: