The story follows a fatigued worker who tries to save time by taking a shortcut through a decaying shopping mall, only to become trapped in a nightmarish, ever-shifting labyrinth.As the protagonist navigates the endless corridors, the mall becomes increasingly surreal and hostile, with distorted architecture, moving mannequins, and deceptive exits. Attempts to escape lead only to a glitched imitation of reality, designed to lure them back.The mall ultimately reveals itself as a sentient, pulsing entity that feeds on the victim’s desperation and sanity. In the tragic ending, the protagonist is transformed into a faceless mannequin, condemned to remain in the food court forever. The narrative explores themes of isolation, urban dread, and the loss of humanity.
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