[All-American Horror] Running a Game, but It's Rusty Lake!

1.

Xiang Xiaoyuan is an ordinary unlucky player who’s never pulled a gold card.

Then one day, a “ding” rings in her head, and something calling itself the [World’s Number One Hotel Management Game] drops out of nowhere.

It tells Xiang Xiaoyuan that she can earn huge rewards just by playing a simple, soothing management gacha game! It’s even been made with technology from the future, so the experience is guaranteed to be totally immersive.

Xiang Xiaoyuan is tempted, then she’s told

In the game, she’s inherited a hotel in the middle of Rusty Lake.

A hotel in the middle of Rusty. Lake.

Before she can let out a shrill shriek, the System continues: [Work hard to make this the world’s number one hotel, and bring smiles to your guests!]

Xiang Xiaoyuan: ?

2.

[Your guests have arrived! Wow, what good luck. It’s the Ax Gang trio!]

The famous Pearl, Alex, and Batman!

Wait, how did these three end up together? Did they meet by throwing shit at each other?

[It’s not that complicated.]

Xiang Xiaoyuan swallows and forces a smile. “Welcome… Isn’t that my big star, Pearl? Oh, I know you, Batman. Your business card is fantastic. And this is Alex… You, you…”

Alex, I’m a black-haired guy too. Would getting down on my knees and begging you help?

3.

After Xiang Xiaoyuan’s tireless efforts… this is what her hotel has become:

Jason and another huge guy wearing a mask face off at the entrance, hacking at each other with a machete and a kitchen knife; Sadako climbs out of the television while Chucky chases after her hair with a knife; Hannibal sits elegantly at the bar, and who knows what he’s eating…

And the System keeps making things worse

[Ultimate Mission: Make all the guests smile at the same time and take a group family photo.]

Xiang Xiaoyuan looks at the crowd of homicidal maniacs, evil spirits, shit-eating monsters, killer dolls, and nightmares before her and falls silent.

4.

Employee catalog:

Harvey (R): Front desk/mascot. Collect hair to exchange for gacha tickets.

Mr. Crow (R): Bartender. Guests are lulled to sleep after drinking his cocktails. 💤

Laura Vanderboom (SSR): Housekeeping. What a timid little girl!

Big Black (SSR): Night security guard. The guests really like him. They say he has “the flavor of home.”

Mr. Owl (UR): He doesn’t have a job title, but he has a lot of authority.

When Xiang Xiaoyuan asks what’s going on with this hotel, all he says is: “Welcome to Rusty Lake. All will be well, or all will be not.”

Damn riddlers 😡

5.

Thank goodness, it’s you, Uncle Batman! We’re saved!

Baby Bruce: ? Is there somewhere even more evil than Gotham?!

Theme: Love and justice!