In this Caryl Churchill play, the Skriker, an omen of death in British folklore, acts as a similar manifestation of Josie’s and Lily’s mental illnesses. She is created by Josie and later adopted by Lily, as represented by similar patterns appearing in the set for the rooms and the Skriker’s lair. Her survival is contingent upon extracting blood from her victims and luring them into the Underworld, a journey that acts as a metaphor for suicide. In the set, the enticing alternative reality is created by the use of gem-like palettes and textures. The shimmer of the vibrant colors attracts the two women and enforces their perception of the Underworld as a glamorous palace to escape to. However, by selecting a more murky and muddy color scheme for the columns of the set and dress of the Skriker queen, there is the int that this fantasy world does not live up to its appearance and it internally corrupted. The glimmering surface hides the darker consequences of relinquishing life in the real world to live in the Underworld. Additionally, though the detailing on the column capitals and tables may initially appear ornate, a closer look reveals a more grotesque, uneven structure.