"House of Stairs" is a novel by William Sleator, published in 1974. The story follows five teenagers who find themselves trapped in a mysterious, labyrinthine building filled with stairs, which they must navigate while facing psychological and physical challenges. The narrative explores themes of survival, the nature of power, and the dynamics of relationships among the characters as they try to figure out their situation and the purpose of the house.
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