Friday, July 11, 2025

Chapter 4: Finding Food

 


Aleena's journey through the bewildering maze is wearing her down. Her supply of almond water is nearly depleted, her stomach cries out for nourishment, and the absence of mirrors in this nightmarish environment leaves her unable to assess her appearance. She suspects her face has become weathered and that she's shed some pounds. Eventually, she came across a room featuring a tiny kitchen, tucked away in a corner. As she drew closer, she scrutinized the counter and sink with a wary gaze, noting every detail. The surfaces were a mix of yellow and white. Her attention was caught by the steady drip of water from the faucet. Although she felt a strong urge to take a sip, her instincts warned her that it could be a dangerous choice. She rummaged through the cupboards and discovered a single box of energy bars.

The label read: Good for You.  

"What?" she murmured under her breath. She ripped open the packaging and took a tiny bite. To her surprise, it had the same flavor as an ordinary energy bar. Once she finished the whole bar, a wave of energy washed over her.

She thought to herself, "Wow, I’m not tired anymore," as she grabbed three energy bars. With renewed energy, she kept walking, looking for the exit. It hit her that she would eventually need something to carry items she might find along the way. She moved cautiously through the yellow rooms and corridors, heading towards a door. When she opened it, she stepped into an office that was largely unoccupied. Unlike the yellow area that had enveloped her before, this space resembled typical offices, but they were all empty. 

She cautiously walked the hallways, peeking into several office rooms along the way. In one of them, she discovered a black and white backpack. Inside, she found a sizable knife with a dry peculiar residue on the blade and a neatly folded piece of paper. With care, she unfolded it and began to read.

To whom it may concern, may the contents in this backpack serve you well. Follow the exits but don’t open the red door. Stay safe and may God be with you. 

Aleena swallowed hard, pondering the fate of the backpack's owner. She grabbed the energy bars and tucked them inside. With a firm motion, she slung the backpack over her shoulder and pressed on with her exploration of the office. As she rounded a corner, she noticed the words "The Backrooms" hastily scrawled on the wall in red spray paint. 

"What are the Backrooms?” she mused, a sense of confusion washing over her. As she surveyed her surroundings, an unsettling and ominous feeling began to settle in.  "Where am I?" she whispered to herself. 












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