Wishing Stairs

Audience emotional responses are dominated by a blend of horror and drama elements. Fear, Anxiety, and Disturbing emotions are prominent due to the supernatural legend of the wishing stairs and the tragic, often gruesome, consequences of the wishes. Sadness and Melancholy are deeply felt, stemming from the accidental death, the unfulfilled love, and the overall somber atmosphere of the boarding school and the characters' fates. Empathy is evoked for the tormented students and those caught in the web of the stairs' power, while Envy is a key driving emotion behind the initial tragedy. Surprise arises from the unexpected twists and the dark nature of the wish fulfillment.