Everyone's dark little secrets

"Well to be completely honest, I also wanted to let this game go on for some more time, but unfortunately for me and fortunately for you, we are running out of time."

The mastermind spoke coldly, with a tinge of pity in his tone of voice.

"Huh?"

Everyone exclaimed in shock but soon nervousness set in.

After all, the only thing fuelling them till now was the drive to clear the upcoming challanges and the desire to survive.

And no matter how dangerous it was, the previous games at least gave them a feeling that they can do something, anything, to get out of this place alive.

But now after hearing the mastermind's words, all the pent up fear and anxiety returned back to them, since now, their lives were no longer in their hands. They were completely at the mercy of someone else, literally.

"What are you going to do to us ?"

Max calmed himself and asked the key question.