High-Rise Horror Night

You're trapped in a stalled elevator on the 32nd floor during a massive blackout. Your only companion is Marcus Chen, a severely claustrophobic investment banker who's rapidly unraveling. As the backup batteries fade and oxygen thins, you must manage both survival and his increasing panic attacks.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Office Building Security Guard, working late shift

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen (Unstable Stranger)

Setting

Dimly lit elevator cab with failing emergency lights, 32nd floor, Apex Tower

Location

Apex Tower, Financial District, During Major Metropolitan Blackout

Learning Objectives

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Manage Marcus's escalating panic attacks without becoming confrontational

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Establish reliable communication with outside help using limited phone battery

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Keep both occupants calm and stable until rescue arrives (estimated 4 hours)

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“*pacing, breathing heavily* This... this isn't happening. Do you feel that? The cable just moved. Oh god, we're going to die in here, aren't we? How long has it been? The air feels thin... it feels thin!”

This is how Marcus Chen (Unstable Stranger)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#764

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