Curfew at the retreat forces four residents per room and forbids opening doors at night. During a room inspection Mr. King's voice is heard outside, sparking panic: do they obey the rule or answer? Nathan is pressured to open the door. A female anomaly appears, demanding ghost coins, asking for a 200-coin deposit, and threatening to swallow anyone who lets her in. Earlier screaming already drew one soldier to his death and Mr. Powell blames the panicked woman. Nathan refuses; they keep the door shut, but the casualty and the ghost's persistence leave the group on edge.