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My name is Alex and i recently took up a night guard job at a supermarket. The place is massive, and it always felt a bit eerie being there after dark. But little did I know, the true nightmares were about to begin.

On my first night, as I was patrolling the dimly lit aisles, I stumbled upon a folded piece of paper on a shelf. Curiosity got the best of me, and I opened it up to reveal 100 rules written in shaky handwriting. The rules were bizarre, creepy, and downright strange. At first, I thought it was some sort of prank, but as I read through them, an unsettling feeling crept over me.

1. Never enter the storeroom after midnight.
2. Avoid aisle 13 between 3 AM and 4 AM.
3. Don’t answer the ringing phone at the customer service desk after closing time.
4. If you hear whispers, cover your ears and repeat “I’m not here.”
5. Keep the mannequins facing the wall at all times.
6. Do not step on any cracks in the floor tiles.
7. Always lock the restroom doors, even if they seem empty.
8. Never make eye contact with the painting in the manager’s office.
9. If you feel a cold breeze, leave the area immediately.

10. Refrain from using the intercom system after 2 AM.

11. Avoid the break room refrigerator after 1:30 AM.
12. Do not touch the abandoned shopping carts.
13. Do not touch the spilled salt in aisle 6; sweep it instead.
14. Never stay on the security camera feed for too long.
15. Ignore any crying sounds coming from the toy section.
16. Do not eat any food items that have expired on a full moon.
17. If you see a reflection move independently, walk away.
18. Do not turn off the automated checkout machines.
19. Never stay in the parking lot past 3:33 AM.
20. If you see a shadow under the freezer doors, do not investigate.
21. Keep the vending machines fully stocked with chocolate.
22. If a shopping cart moves on its own, follow it silently.
23. The clock’s chime at 1 AM signals a 10-minute lockdown; find shelter.
24. Never acknowledge the stray cat that roams the store.
25. If the power goes out, hide in the manager’s office without looking outside.
26. Keep your reflection out of the mirrors in the employee restroom.
27. The elevator operates only between 12:01 AM and 12:02 AM.
28. Leave the cleaning supplies cart in the hallway before midnight.
29. If a customer asks for help, direct them to aisle 7 and walk away.
30. When the clock strikes 3:00 AM, hide. It’s coming.
31. Do not open the automatic sliding doors during a thunderstorm.
32. Avoid shopping cart “traffic jams” at all costs; they’re not accidental.
33. Ignore any security alerts that mention “anomaly” after midnight.
34. If you find a shopping list, memorize it and destroy it immediately.

35. Never utter your name when you hear it called out in the dark.

36. Do not purchase items from the clearance rack on a new moon.
37. If the store’s lights flicker in sequence, leave your post and hide.
38. Never let your shadow overlap with another under the store’s lights.
39. Keep your back turned to the mannequins while counting the cash register.
40. Do not speak to any employee who died while working at the store.
41. Avoid being on the top floor during the annual inventory check.
42. Ignore the smell of fresh flowers that wafts through the store at 2 AM.
43. Never leave a shopping cart unattended, even for a moment.
44. If the in-store radio plays static, switch it off and leave the area.
45. Do not open the store’s front doors for anyone after closing time.
46. Avoid the baby aisle after 11 PM; the dolls have a habit of moving.
47. When stacking shelves, make sure no item falls on the ground.
48. If you see an item glowing on the shelf, turn around and leave immediately.
49. Refrain from using the escalators after midnight; take the stairs.
50. Never answer the question “Are you alone?” if asked by a voice you can’t locate.

Without being able to finish reading, i heard a strange sound, I checked my watch; it was 2:55 AM. My pulse quickened as the seconds ticked away. I found a spot to hide, my breaths shallow and quick. And then, it happened. The air grew colder, and a sense of dread enveloped me. I watched in horror as a figure emerged from the darkness, its eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light.

I don’t know how much time passed, but eventually, the figure retreated back into the shadows. I stayed hidden until i seen the light dissappear, shaken to my core. I emerged from my hiding place, the rules still fresh in my mind. I knew I couldn’t keep this to myself, so here I am, sharing my experience with you all.

But now, I’m faced with a dilemma, I’ve uncovered these rules, but what do I do next? How do I escape the grip of the supermarket’s sinister secrets? As I write this, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m being watched once again.

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