—KTH
6:52 AM KST

"rise and shine, kim taehyung."

his eyes flew open when he heard an unfamiliar voice creep into his eardrums. taehyung looked around in a frenzy, his breathing short and irregular. he woke up leaning next to a wall...with a tight chain around his ankle, which was screwed on tight at the other end on the wall. he silently cursed to himself.

a dull light flooded the room, and when his eyes adjusted to the newfound light, he swallowed nervously when he realized he was in the likes of a rusty, small, rundown bathroom setting. to his left was a bathtub smeared with blood, and to his right was a hand-held saw. across from him was a bookshelf with books and other various assortments, which was all within reach if he stretched far enough.

"i hope you aren't claustrophobic," the voice mocked in false pity. "because this is a pretty small room. unfortunately, many have died previously in the same exact spot you are in right now."

taehyung spat. "you disgust me."

"you disgust me even more, taehyung. i hate cheaters. i hate ignorance. i absolutely detest ignorant cheaters."

taehyung fell silent.

"i won't tell you anything any further. you have two hours to escape. when the window is closed, you will be left here to rot. goodbye, taehyung."