𝔭𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔪𝔢| ᴍᴀʀᴋ ʟᴇᴇ {hiatus}

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My phone logged me out of my account for some reason. And then right after that, the screen blacked out. What the actual heck? I just brushed it off thinking that it will fix itself. I turn around in my chair— scratch that— spin in my chair.

Once I was done spinning, I made my way to the door. When I reached for the knob, a rectangle with a question on it appeared in front of the door.

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Simon did not say to open the door. Would you like to ask him or decode?

[ Ask Simon | Decode ]
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"What the fuck."

Is this some kind of augmented reality? Am I dreaming? This can't be real. I wave my hand from side to side , causing the screen to glitch.

"So the only ways I can get out is to ask Simon or decode. Who the hell is Simon and what do I have to decode?"

The questions still cross my mind as I pivot towards the knob. I start to pace. Simon could be that weird guy that messaged me. If I ask Simon, I can see who he is. Without hesitation, I click my decision.

__________________________
Simon did not say to open the door. Would you like to ask him or decode?

[ Ask Simon | Decode ]
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Suddenly, my room glitches into an all black space. I'm lost in darkness until a bright light appears. I start towards it.

As I get closer, the image gets clearer. There was a silhouette of a person with devil horns. They speak, "Hello Jiwoo. Welcome to my game. What do you need me to say?"

"Who are you.?"

The shadow shifts, "Now, that's not what I asked you, is it?"

"Who are you and what did you do?"

"I'll tell you once you tell me what you need."

I pause, " I need to open my door. Now tell me what's going on!"

It was as if the silhouette stepped out from a screen. The shadow was still black, but had a white outline. As I observe the figure, the latter encircles me.

They raise their arms, "Welcome to my game : Simon Says. You may be confused, so let me explain. This game abides by the same rules as the original game, with a few additions. For the excitement, you know? Do whatever Simon says, but if I don't  say 'Simon says,' you're either punished or killed. So pay attention sweetheart. This game has a coding system, as well. If I disapprove of your action, you will have to decode it. I promise it's not that hard. Oh, and the Simon action is varied and occurs randomly, but often."

I try to process his words. "Am I the onl–"

"No you're not the only one. There's about ten more others. You all will cross paths soon. Now.... Simon says open the door and finish your day. See you later sweetheart."

I couldn't keep up with the information. I needed more clarification. "Hey! Wait a minute—"

The darkness glitches back to my room. I'm in the same place as before. I crane my arm and wrap my fingers around the bronze sphere. I breathe in, and open the door. Everything seemed to be normal. I try to recall a few words for myself.

"Oh, and the Simon action is varied and occurs randomly, but often.... Simon says open the door and finish your day."

Well at least he's letting me finish my day. And what did he mean when he said there were others? How soon will we meet? What the heck did I get myself into?

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aye, aye, aye. i think this will be better enjoyed with a black background, instead of white. it will add to the theme. hope you liked it:))