He stepped toward it, but the interface beeped angrily.
The protagonist has a timer—usually 30 days or 100 hours. For every immoral desire they fulfill, they gain time, money, or physical power. For every desire they refuse, the timer ticks down faster. If the timer hits zero, they die (or worse, lose their soul). Fatal Countdown - Immoral List of Desires
Exploring four major map areas to scavenge for food, building materials, and equipment. He stepped toward it, but the interface beeped angrily
If this keyword has inspired you as a writer, here is a structural guide to doing it justice without glorifying evil: He stepped toward it