Chapter 31 of 35
Puppet Strings
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Evelyn realizes the levers control not just physical aspects of the manor but subtly influence the guests' psychological states, the 'Betrayal' lever visibly shifting the group dynamics as she watches, making her horrified by Alexander's genius and the extent of his control over human free will. As Evelyn grapples with the implications of the levers, a bloodcurdling scream echoes from the main hall, followed by a sickening thud, signaling another victim has fallen prey to Alexander’s ongoing, real-time experiment.