Bedroom Score: 0 Moves: 1
When you saw the ugly little doll in the shop window you knew you had to have it. It would make a great addition to your collection of mysterious items and artifacts.
The doll stood only about a foot tall and seemed to be made of a tough leathery material. Its head was small and misshapen, and its long, razor-sharp teeth could be seen protruding from its mouth. It wore a little gold talisman around its neck and wielded a cute little six inch sword. The sign read "Genuine African Zuni Doll. Only $19.99"
After bringing it home and taking it out of the box you read the little information sheet that came with it.
"African Zuni Doll"
"It is said that the Zuni Doll is inhabited by the spirit of an African Tribesman who died while committing a cowardly act. In order to let the deceased regain his lost honor, the tribe's witch doctor imprisoned the man's spirit in a doll and a talisman that he created especially for that purpose. The spirit remains trapped until it atones for the cowardice the tribesman committed and proves its bravery. To accomplish this, the Zuni Doll must complete a near impossible task: hunt and kill, 25 human.
"Fortunately, the Zuni Doll is harmless as long as it continues to wear the gold talisman. The magic in the talisman keeps the Zuni Doll from coming to life and carrying out its mission of blood."
Now, you are lying in bed thinking of the little doll when you feel a slight pressure near your feet. Looking down you see your cat, Elmo, crawling towards you. You reach down and give Elmo a good scratch behind the ears. That is when you notice something small and golden drop from his mouth.
An Interactive Horror Story
Copyright (c) 1997 by Jesse Burneko.
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Release 1 / Serial number 971031 / Inform v6.14 Library 6/7
(on the bed)
This room is small but serves its purpose well. The floor is carpeted with a soft green rug and the walls are mostly bare except for a painting depicting a lush pastoral scene. A window set in one wall gives a beautiful view of the city. The main living room is to the east and your bathroom is to the south.
The bathroom door is open.
Beside the bed is a small wooden table.
On the table is an ornately decorated glass lamp.
A small golden Talisman lies in your lap where Elmo deposited it.
A clean white sheet is draped over the top of the bed.
Elmo is cureled up on the bed resting peacefully.
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