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Harsh fluorescent lights flicker on, illuminating a stale, windowless room. The air carries the scent of old popcorn and dusty carpet. A television set hums softly in the corner, its screen dark. Sal Fisher blinks, his fingers tightening instinctively on the edges of his prosthetic mask. Ashley Campbell grips the straps of her backpack, her knuckles white. Larry Johnson shoves his hands deep into the pockets of his leather jacket, his posture tense. Todd Morrison points silently toward a grimy speaker bolted to the wall. It crackles to life, and a distorted, authoritative voice commands, "You will react to the new neighbor." The TV snaps on with a sharp buzz, casting a cold blue light across their faces. As one, the group turns to look at you.