"I... Don't know," Chloe concedes, realizing it's a really good question. "I mean, you're right, there are probably people who would be willing to volunteer. People in debt, criminals, people who just want a chance to start over. Even they might back out when the events come along, though."

The payoff might not be worth it to most people. Chloe can't really judge, though; she has important reasons to want to go home.

"You mean besides my partner?" It's a joke, but not a great one, and Chloe's smile fades with a shrug of her shoulders. "I mean, I've met some pretty manipulative murderers in my time but... No, nothing that's gotten into my head like this place has."