local store

No one knows who built this store or who really owns it. But one figure is certain: the man with no head. You might see him stocking shelves, silent and faceless. Folks call him [REDACTED], maybe a name, maybe not. He watches. always.

There are good products here. The shelves are full. People come to shop, to chat, to pass time. But sometimes if you stay too long things start to change.

The lights suddenly go out. The headless man is gone. Almost every time one person goes missing with him.

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After that everything shifts. The glass goes black. Fog comes in. The doors lock. You are not getting out.

A stranger shows up. you won't know their name. they carry a gun. A countdown starts. Minutes? hours? days? no one knows. hide, pray. they are faster than people. if you are seen there is only one ending for you and it is not good.

Some try to break out. nobody gets out.

If you survive and the countdown ends the headless man comes back. The doors open. The fog goes away like nothing happened.

If you last until sunrise you get a reward from the silent cashier. nobody asks where the gifts come from.