Prologue

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The building, despite so bright and friendly, seemed to tower and loom over her body, a tall neon ghost in the night. The sounds of an arcade machine bounced around from somewhere in the dark. That kind of atmosphere was expected for a security job, though.

She was scared, if she was being honest. But it didn't matter. She would press ahead anyway.

Freddy's Pizzaplex. A totally decadent building within the mall, being the anchor of the facility. Three stories tall, with a laser tag arena, go karts, a mini golf course, a party room suspended in the air, an arcade, and of course, a restaurant. Vanessa would've gaped at this as a kid. She can't imagine the money this must've cost.

She ties her hair up and tugs her cap on. Security. She feels almost professional! The lights of the laser tag arena are still flashing away, reflecting off the smooth tile floor.

Given that they keep the lights on all night, she knows she can find a way around here to entertain herself. Day one of fifteen.

This place is so massive, she fears she'll get lost. Hunched over the metallic desk, Vanessa finds herself drawing a floor plan of the building. Marking little details in pen where necessary, writing and rewriting captions as her hand fumbles.

On day three of fifteen, something shifts in the technicolor air.

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⏰ Last updated: Nov 26, 2020 ⏰

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