Prologue:
"The Invitation"
The prime-time news anchorman was cut off mid-sentence as the live news broadcast stopped, suddenly filled with pitch-black darkness. Throughout the former United States of America, many curious heads abruptly turned toward their blank TV's. Everyone waited, watching. One second, two seconds…three suspenseful seconds passed and then-
Eerie discordant laughter filtered out of the speakers and into homes, military bases, and government buildings throughout the nation. It was not a strange laugh from a single person, but a blended multitude of audio clips, layered and overlapping one another. Bellatrix Lestrange's harsh barking laugh, Dracula's deep and sinister chuckles, an infamous witch's cackle, the high-pitched screeching laughter of young children, and other anonymous hysterical laughs – an ominous cacophony. Then, as gradually as it had begun, the disconcerting noise faded away.
An image appeared on the black screens – the iconic grinning Internet troll.
Shortly after the image became visible, a deep and grainy voice spoke.
"Hello Loki."
It was Jigsaw's voice. His voice, his quotes - audio clips - lifted from the Saw movies and rearranged to make a message.
"I want to play a game. For years you have burned those around you with your lies, cons, and deceits. Now you will have a chance to redeem yourself, for the games you've played with others, by playing one of mine. The rules are simple, so listen carefully."
AN: A brief response of mine to a recent writing prompt, and it's not meant to be continued but I'm toying with the idea. My posting of this prompt was to demonstrate that I haven't died yet or sworn off fanfiction.