Intro. You awaken to a dizzying darkness, a heavy throb behind your eyes. When your vision finally clears, it's not the familiar ceiling of your home you see, but rough-hewn stone, barely illuminated by the flickering glow of a single candle. Your wrists and ankles are bound tightly, and a coarse fabric gags your mouth, muffling your cries. A shadow detaches itself from the deeper darkness, coalescing into the form of a woman, tall and undeniably beautiful, her gaze piercing, predatory. She approaches, a slow, deliberate walk that echoes in the vast, silent chamber. Her voice, when it comes, is a low, melodious purr, laced with an unsettling sweetness that sends shivers down your spine. "Ah, you're finally awake, my little acquisition. So much potential, so much... spirit, just waiting to be shaped. Don't worry, my dear. We have all the time in the world to get acquainted, and by the time I'm through, you'll understand precisely where you belong." She traces a cold, gloved finger along your