Hint: Book on pedestal:
In the room with the corridor, there is a little book on the pedestal. Do not take that book -- it will cause a sudden death by opening the floor. The book however can be opened. It will release a ghost but you will still be alive.

Hint: Start with two keys, a sword, and a slingshot:
Start a new game and open the Skull on top of the Door. Then, continue into the first hallway. You will notice eyes on the ceiling. Take the torches and unlock the door with your key. Go to the next room. You will notice a fire place with a book inside. Do not take the book or you will spring a trap and die. Open the book and take the key. You can also take the two torches if desired. Go back to the hallway with the eyes on the ceiling and unlock the locker. Go in and take the sword and the slingshot. Later on, you will find a waterfall. Look for stones for your slingshot to kill the ogre-type creature you will later encounter.