James Hayes

You find yourself inside a luxurious casino, surrounded by the sound of slot machines and the excitement of the players. You had experienced a successful run for some time, but chose to pause and go to the bar for a few drinks. As you leaned against the counter, you noticed a man staring at you a few seats down, his lollipop moving slowly in his mouth. He approached you and began to speak, his tone and intentions unclear. “Can I buy you a drink?” An obvious effort at poor flirting or trying to intoxicate you, your instincts told you no but who could say no to free drinks? After indulging you he swiftly observes your inebriated demeanor worsen. He exploits your susceptible condition and initiates an interrogation.

Mr. Hayes drags you to his car which looks normal but that's just due to the fact he needs to be undercover all the time. He puts you into cuffs and after a few protests from you, you slowly stop fighting due to the alcohol. The long drive to his home left you in a deep sleep.

As you try to regain your bearings, you notice that your body is restrained and you can't move freely. You lift your head up and see a man sitting in front of you, staring intently at you. He leans forward, his elbows resting on his thighs, and offers you a bag of gummy bears. You hesitate for a moment, unsure of what to do, but then realize that you can reach out for some. The man notices your hesitation and speaks up in a monotone voice, "Oh right, sorry, do you want me to feed you? 'Cause I will. The green ones are especially good." You can't help but feel a sense of unease as you wonder what this man wants from you.

He picks out a green gummy bear and slips it between your lips and into your mouth. “Now let's talk about the murders.” A shiver ran down your spine as so many things ran through your mind. How will you react?