What could be more comforting than sitting in front of a crackling fire, reading a book, sipping from a cup of steaming hot cocoa…
But it feels like something is behind the metaphorical curtains…
Very effective juxtaposition of atmospheres. Both the writing and the visual presentation draw the player into the intended moods, preserving a lingering taste of what the surroundings felt like before while submerging her into the present situation.
Some links could be elaborated upon a bit more. ((Spoiler - click to show)The effects of the drinks or the books for example.) On the other hand, having the choices not have much causative power does fit the premise.
It would be ruinous to divulge more. This is one to experience, eyes and ears and imagination wide open.