It was a dark and stormy night as lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating an old, eerie mansion on a hilltop. Inside the grand foyer, a group of well-dressed guests gathered for a weekend retreat, unaware of the horrors to come. The thunder roared, shaking the windows; the door creaked open, revealing their mysterious host, a cloaked figure shrouded in shadows. With a deep, raspy voice, he welcomed them to his estate, promising an unforgettable evening of intrigue and spectacle. The guests exchanged nervous glances, sensing something ominous, trapped inside with an unknown entity playing sinister games.