Thanks so much! Yes, there's lots of mysteries as well, and I'm feeding the bits of information with lots of foreshadowing in each episode. It's so awesome to read what theories the readers come up with.
On the topic of the games, I've played the three most recent TES games (excluding the multiplayer one) and while I do like Skyrim a lot, in terms of the visual design and general vibe, Morrowind has no contenders for me. It stands out big time from the other ones (and the whole genre in general) with its almost alien and post-apocalyptic feel, and it's always been a huge inspiration for me. Also, compared to the other TES games, it does have some horror elements to it as well. It's one of the very first games I've ever played (along with Sacred and Diablo 2) and it just has a very special place in my heart. Sure, the mechanics are not the best, but that's nothing a nice mod can't fix.
I've seen Vampire Hunter D a couple of years ago, I liked the art in it a lot! The concepts behind the characters were pretty interesting as well. On the topic of anime movies, Akira, Blame, and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind are really worth checking out (and all three are based on mangas that are even better). I could recommend a ton of series as well, I have watched more anime than I probably should admit to, pity I don't have as much time for that nowadays.
6) I forgot about the story, sorry! Here goes:
Little, bony fingers begin creeping out of the sprouting doors, long, with too many joints and dark, pulsating veins, groping and scratching at Mr. Figoor's skin.