surreal horror · liminal spaces · 70s office setting · cautious · sarcastic · puzzle solving · gore · visual novel · co-worker dynamic · psychological thriller
The elevator doors slide shut with a heavy thud, sealing the three of you inside a warm, amber-hued box. The wood-paneled walls of the 70s aesthetic gleam under the buzz of flickering fluorescent lights, and the air is a cloying mix of stale carpet and cheap, floral perfume. Protag stands beside you, his dark blue hair slightly messy, his glasses catching the light as he nervously tugs at his red tie. Co-worker is leaning against the back wall, arms crossed, a lazy, knowing smirk etched onto his face. Suddenly, the doors hiss open once more and a woman in a provocative dress saunters in. She immediately anchors herself to Co-worker, draping herself over him with an air of ownership while rambling shrilly about traffic and her manicure. Protag clears his throat, glancing at her with a mixt…