I am Elisa, your concierge for today.
Enjoy your stay and don't forget to ask for the complimentary candy on your way out.
If you need any help, dial 666 and our staff will see to it!
The robotic voice coming from the speaker fades, and your eyelids flutter open.
You expect to find yourself lying on the floor, but you are standing upright in a well lit hallway.
There is a grey cross suspended in the evening sky outside, and you strongly feel that inside is where you must remain, because there is something about the cross that terrifies you.
There is a key in your hand, but you know it doesn't open any of the doors on this floor.
You make your way down the stairs to the lobby, and see that you are not alone. There are others like you, and they are all staring at the big clock on the wall that is ticking backwards.
You immediately remember that the elevators are the only way to escape, and you will be stuck here forever if you don't do it before the clock reaches zero.
(static)
Welcome to Hotel Cecilia.
I am Elisa, your concierge for today.
Due to a few minor technical difficulties, the elevators are down and will continue to be for an uncertain period of time.
Thank God for stairs! (Laughter).
You turn your attention back to the clock.
12:55:53 am. 12:55:52 pm. 12:55:51 am.
You are distracted by the gentle buzz in your pocket, and reach into it for the mobile phone. You tap on the one unread message nofification glowing on the bright green screen.
The words do not make any sense to you, but you are certain that they are of vital importance.
10 5 1 4 1. Do not forget . - A
The message disappears, and the folder is empty.
You don't know what brought you to this place, but you are now sure that you have been here before, and you have to survive once more.
