Chapter 89
Death Lane.
A grotesque alley whose name seems inspired by once-trendy hotspot districts.
If a civilian casually downloaded the app from the flyer and got caught up in this, they might initially be confused.
The first area they encounter, the 'Main Alley of Death Lane', is filled with street vendors, making it seem like a lively night market at first glance. But upon closer inspection...
< Confirmed Items Sold at Death Lane Stalls >
Beaded Strap: A strap made of crimson string and ivory beads. Touching it leaves salt and ash on the hands, and the beads writhe and vibrate. Employees who touched the strap later complained of prolonged distress, claiming to hear cries for help, sobbing, and the voice of ■■. Recovered after a short-term memory erasure procedure.
Traditional Bubble Gum: Gum with reversed lettering printed on it. A balloon inflates inside the throat rather than the mouth. Removed just before suffocation.
Floral Slippers: A civilian who tried on these slippers under the vendor's insistence reported seeing fire, blades, and ■■ beneath their feet, followed by ■■ ■■. They then disappeared, sobbing, into the alley.
Picture Frame: Displays an image of a close relative being murdered.
...
By this point, anyone would understand.
'To leave here safely, I must avoid looking at anything!'