Clara and Ethan reject Elias Thorne’s chilling invitation, triggering a frenzied chase through the house. The house becomes a literal gauntlet, twisting its corridors and rooms to block their escape. Every physical obstacle—slamming doors, collapsing ceilings, and trip hazards—is accompanied by Thorne’s biting sarcasm and personalized taunts, mixing genuine supernatural danger with psychological torture as they desperately search for an exit.​“No,” Clara choked out, pushing herself away from the wall. “We won’t become part of your collection, Thorne.”​Ethan, galvanized by the sheer horror of the spirit’s proposal, grabbed Clara’s hand. “We’re leaving. Now.”​The house responded with immediate, furious violence. The