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Dazed, I planted the corpse and followed a queue of workers.
At the front was a sprawling tree glowing brilliant green, locked in eternal summer.
From the branches grew spectral sketches; visions of places in present time.
I plucked one.
In a blink, I was gone.
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@Alixesque A figure entered, identically dressed. It gave an empty stare and silently motioned to follow.
Framed through openings in the stairwell, I could see outside.
An immense cavern blanketed by a garden of glowing spirits.
All were asleep, anchored to their graves.
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@Alixesque Fixed to the wall was line of small hooks.
They were all empty, save for one holding worn rubber gloves, a rusted shovel, and a patchwork hat.
Footsteps began echoing up a spiral stairwell, accompanied by a lamp-lit shadow.
I quickly donned the hanging uniform.
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The jaws snapped shut. Lights and music died. All was still.
I stood in the spotlight of the moon cast through a central window.
An offering was brought to me. A familiar scent of spice.
The stone in my hand transformed into a knife as I prepared to cut into it.
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The doors flung open, revealing a lavish and golden reception.
Autonomous instruments played in odd meter and kept flawless time.
A mob with veiled faces surrounded me, forming kaleidoscopic patterns as they twirled and bobbed in rhythm.
Their eyes never left me.
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@Alixesque Decadent doors towered over me as I reached the top.
Small cliques were scattered around the courtyard.
Their backs were turned to me, though I could see them steal secret glances as I approached the entrance.
I gripped the door handles. The music swelled.
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The intense glow subdued as crystals of light trickled from its edges.
A face faded into view, teary-eyed and beaming as if reunited with an old friend.
"You got my package! I chose that form for you! I've been waiting so long..."
It held me in a cold embrace.
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@Alixesque Stepping deeper, a faint noise broke through the ambience of the forest.
Stifled laughter. Quiet, but startlingly near.
The moment I paused, the box in my hands shook violently.
It fell to the ground, bursting open with piercing blue light and gleeful hysterics.
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I made some music/SFX for a small game jam the past few days!
🌘 Use your nightlight to explore the dark world hidden in your closet 🌒
https://t.co/4hqiu5A5Tn
#gameaudio #indiedev #gamejam #gamedev