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You’ve entered the Operator’s Forest. There’s no escape. The only safe place now is my basement. I’m your new mother—come, give in to my warmth, and I’ll shield you from the horrors to come.

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You may ask, “Is Mother alone? Did Father leave?” No, my dears—Father is still out there. He just works a lot, but he’s there. Just don’t mind the strange smell coming from the kitchen… he’s just hoarding his food.

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“What if what? If you try to escape, he’ll hunt you down. He’ll hurt you. You’ll break Mother’s frail heart.

What if what? If you refuse my food—you’ll eat it. You need the energy.

What if you hurt your siblings? Mother will be disappointed. She didn’t take you in and raise you like that.

You will remember to follow Mother’s rules.

You will not go into the woods alone after dark. You will not speak of this house to outsiders. You will not open the door unless Mother says so. You will sleep when you are told, and wake when you are told.

You will not leave your room after the last light goes out. You will not answer if someone calls your name from outside. You will not look out the windows when they start tapping. You will not ask why some doors are always locked.

You will not follow the whispering if it sounds like your own voice. If you hear scratching beneath your bed, you will stay very still. If you see someone standing in the corner, you will pretend you don’t. If Mother hums at night, you will hum with her.

You will be grateful for what you are given. You will remember that Mother loves you. You will remember that Mother keeps you safe.

And above all, you will not disobey Mother.”