《Escape the Room Game #1 - The Bedroom》


 Rules

    This is an interactive story game where you, the reader, must solve puzzles in order to escape a number of rooms and ultimately escape the confinement you are in.


    The game incorporates a life points system to make the game a bit harder. Each player starts out with 5 life points. Each time you meet a bad ending, you lose a life point.


    Reach 0 life points and you lose the game.


    The choices are located at the post-chapter author note section. Select the choice of your decision and play the game accordingly. Please do not use the back space button to return to the previous page.If you encounter this narrative on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    Once you solve the puzzle(s) in the room, you must PM me your answer (DO NOT WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS!). Depending on the answer, I will give you a link to either a bad ending or a good ending.


    If you have questions, you may ask them in the comments.


    P.S. Please start the game when everything is uploaded. I will hyperlink the START button below so you can begin the game. In the meantime, please wait. Thank you for understanding.


    Enjoy the game!

 Awake

    BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!


    You open your eyes to the sound of a very annoying alarm clock. As you reach over to turn it off, your eyes land on the time...7:30 PM.


    "What? How is it so late?" You panic as you rub your eyes. While you look around with blurry eyes, you snap awake. "Wait! This isn''t my room! Where am I?"Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work!


    What lay before your eyes is an empty room with double doors at the opposite end. When you peer with a closer look, you see what looks to be a keypad next to the doors. This looks extremely similar to that escape game you played last week. Thankfully, the lights are fully on.


    As you continue to look about, you can''t help but ask yourself. Is this real? Can you actually be dreaming?


    While you ponder about this, two options form in your mind.


    Shall you....

 Bed Area

    You decide to check the bed area.


    As you made your way to the leftmost table, you notice that there isn''t a speck of dust on the surface of the table...as if someone had periodically cleaned it.


    You reach over and pull open the drawer.


    Inside, there is a flashlight!


    You take out the flashlight and switch it on. It works!


    You hurriedly switch off the flashlight in order to save power and pocket the item.


    Next, you head over to the table on the right. You reach over and pull open the drawer.If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.


    Inside, you find a key. The key is oddly shaped and didn''t look like a door key.


    You pocket the key as well and close the drawers. Next, you decide to check the bed for some clues.


    As you turn towards the bed, you begin searching through the blankets and the pillows. Nothing.


    Then, you decide to look under the bed. As you peer into the dim underneath, you see a wooden box about the size of a tissue box.


    You reach over and pull out the box. It''s locked.


    What can you do? Ah, that''s right! You have a key you found from the table on the right. You pull out the key and insert it into the lock.


    CLINK!


    It fits!


    You turn the key and with a satisfying pop, the lock opens. You lift up the wooden lid and frown at the item in the box.


    The item that lay so comfortably inside was a screwdriver...a bloody screwdriver!


    You take out the bloodied screwdriver and wipe away the blood. You don''t know why there is blood on the object, but you figure that you may need it later on. As you pocket the screwdriver, you push the box back under the bed and continue to search the bed.


    After thoroughly searching the bed and finding no other clues, you decide to move on. You take a few steps back and look about the room once more.


    You ponder on your next destination...

 Bookshelf

    You decide to check out the bookshelf.


    As you made your way to the bookshelf, you notice that, aside from three books, the other books had no titles along their spines.


    You reach for one of the nameless book and pull it out. As you flip through the pages, you notice that there is only one word that filled the pages in bold print.


    NOT


    NOT? Can this mean something? Can it be that it''s telling you this isn''t the book you need to look at?


    You place the book back to its original position and look at the three titled books.Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site.


    "Letters...Numbers Rule Your World...interchange...." You slowly read the titles. "What can they mean?"


    You reach over and pull out the book titled Letters. Upon flipping through some of the pages, you see that there is no content. Everything is blank.


    You put the book back and retrieve the next book. It is then you see the title of the book on the cover. Numbers Rule Your World...but for some reason, Rule Your World is crossed out with a thick permanent marker of sorts.


    What did this mean? You flip through the pages and, like the first book, the pages are also blank.


    You put back the book and pull out the last one - interchange. Similarly, the pages are also blank.


    Why keep the titles but not the contents? Are they trying to tell you something?


    While you save that thought for later, you step back and think about your next destination.


    Shall you...

 Bookshelf

    You decide to check out the bookshelf.


    As you made your way to the bookshelf, you notice that, aside from three books, the other books had no titles along their spines.


    You reach for one of the nameless book and pull it out. As you flip through the pages, you notice that there is only one word that filled the pages in bold print.


    NOT


    NOT? Can this mean something? Can it be that it''s telling you this isn''t the book you need to look at?


    You place the book back to its original position and look at the three titled books.Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings.


    "Letters...Numbers Rule Your World...interchange...." You slowly read the titles. "What can they mean?"


    You reach over and pull out the book titled Letters. Upon flipping through some of the pages, you see that there is no content. Everything is blank.


    You put the book back and retrieve the next book. It is then you see the title of the book on the cover. Numbers Rule Your World...but for some reason, Rule Your World is crossed out with a thick permanent marker of sorts.


    What did this mean? You flip through the pages and, like the first book, the pages are also blank.


    You put back the book and pull out the last one - interchange. Similarly, the pages are also blank.


    Why keep the titles but not the contents? Are they trying to tell you something?


    While you save that thought for later, you step back and think about your next destination.


    Shall you...

 Clocks

    You decide to look at the row of analog clocks.


    As you approach closer, you spot a few distinct features about them. Each clock is fixed at different times. Each clock has an hour hand and a minute hand, but no second hand.The genuine version of this novel can be found on another site. Support the author by reading it there.


    On the clock to the far left, there are two initials - S.H. - located near the center. What did that mean?


    After looking at the clocks for a few more minutes, you decide that there is nothing new to be found.


    Thus, you take a few steps back and wonder about your next move.


    Shall you....

 Clocks

    You decide to look at the row of analog clocks.


    As you approach closer, you spot a few distinct features about them. Each clock is fixed at different times. Each clock has an hour hand and a minute hand, but no second hand.You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.


    On the clock to the far left, there are two initials - S.H. - located near the center. What did that mean?


    After looking at the clocks for a few more minutes, you decide that there is nothing new to be found.


    Thus, you take a few steps back and wonder about your next move.


    Shall you....

 Doors

    You decide to check out the doors.


    You approach the doors and realize that they are sliding doors...like the ones for elevators. You stare at the keypad and notice that it is like that of a phone.If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.


    Below the numbers are the letters of the alphabet. So, did that mean the key code can be either numbers or letters? Counting the length of the keypad, you are able to deduce that the code requires 11 digits or letters.


    Did you know the code?

 Doors

    You decide to check out the doors.


    You approach the doors and realize that they are sliding doors...much like the ones for elevators. You stare at the keypad and notice that it is like that of a phone.Stolen novel; please report.


    Below the numbers are the letters of the alphabet. So, did that mean the key code can be either numbers or letters? Counting the length of the keypad, you are able to deduce that the code requires exactly 11 digits or letters.


    Did you know the code?

 Escape!

    You''ve entered the correct code! Congratulations!


    The keypad flashed green and access is granted. The doors begin to slide open and a bright light seeps through.


    As you held your hand up to block most of the brightness, you see another room.If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it.


    This is not the end?!


    There isn''t anything else you can do. Thus, you decide to continue forward. You take a step and pass through the opened doors.


    Then....


    A voice!


    Congratulations on beating room #1! Your life points have been restored. Welcome to room #2!

 Explosion

    You''ve entered the wrong code!


    The keypad flashes red and a tick sounds out. Before you can register what has happened, the keypad self-destructs. Shrapnel explodes outwards, aiming at your face.


    Sharp pieces of metal pierce your face and neck as blood squirted out like a gushing fountain.You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.


    As you collapse onto the floor, your eyes begin to droop. Your mind begins to wander and you drift into the darkness.


    ..........


    As you drift into darkness, you hear a familiar sound....


    The End


    (Bad ending, lose 1 life point)

 Get Up

    You get out of the bed and find yourself dressed in all white. You check your body for any mishaps. Luckily, there are none.


    You turn around and study the room. Even though it is a winter day, the room is neither hot nor cold. But there are no vents in sight, so what''s keeping the temperature of the room balanced?


    After some time, you decide that the question is too complicated and too useless to spend time on. So, you push it to the back of your mind and continue to study the room.The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.


    The bed is a queen-sized bed with two pillows. There are two small tables, one on each side of the bed. A large painting hangs above the head post.


    By the wall to your left, you see a small bookshelf packed with some books. On the wall to your right, you see eleven analog clocks lined up one after the other.


    As you turn back towards the closed doors, a few choices begin to formulate in your mind.


    Shall you....

 No Code

    Since you didn''t know the code to the keypad, you step back and continue searching for clues. You look towards the bed area and then to the bookshelf. Next, you look at the clocks on the wall.


    Based on your past experience in escape games, the clocks might definitely be some sort of puzzle. As for the bed area and the bookshelf, they might contain clues to solving the puzzle.The narrative has been taken without permission. Report any sightings.


    But, will solving the puzzle give you the access code? Or will it just lead to another puzzle to solve?


    Only one way to find out. You decide to check one of the areas.


    Where shall you go to next?

 No Code

    Since you didn''t know the code to the keypad, you step back and continue searching for clues. You look towards the bookshelf on one side and the clocks on the other side.


    As you have already checked the bed area, going there again will not provide you with any new clues. Thus, you decide not to consider the bed area as an option.This content has been misappropriated from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere.


    Based on your past experience in escape games, the clocks might definitely be some sort of puzzle. As for the bookshelf, it might contain clues to solving the puzzle.


    But, will solving the puzzle give you the access code? Or will it just lead to another puzzle to solve?


    Only one way to find out. You decide to check one of the areas.


    Where shall you go to next?

 Sleep

    Your eyes begin to droop and your mind begins to wander. You lay on your back and you quickly fall asleep.


    ..........


    Suddenly, you gasp awake. "Where am I? I-It''s my room! So that really was a dream. Ah, so tired...I think I''ll get back to sleep."


    With a smile, you snuggle on top of your pillow and close your eyes. As you prepare to drift off to sleep once more, you heard a rustle next to your bed. You open your eyes once more and gasp at what you see before you.


    "Ahhhh!"If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.


    There is a figure of indistinguishable gender. Its features are blurred and you could only make out a pair of golden-red eyes and a gaping mouth full of sharpened teeth.


    It screams at you, a silent scream. Though there is no sound, you still feel the vibrations ringing in your head. You try to block them off by cupping you ears but to no avail.


    The figure raise up its arm, a pointy object in its hand. With another screech, it plunges the object down.


    You, who cannot move at all, can only stare in utter horror as the object pierces into your body over and over again.


    "Ahhhh!!!"


    ..........


    As you drift into darkness, you hear a familiar sound.


    The End


    (Bad ending, lose 1 life point)