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'Maybe it wasn't the brightest idea to come back to an old abandoned factory', Angel thought as they parked their car outside of the factory. They adjusted their backpack properly before taking a few steps before the factory.
A package containing a letter stating about Playtime Co. workers being trapped in the factory and a cryptic message in the poppy doll toy trailer VHS tape doesn't seem to be suspicious at all. But something about the factory felt familiar to them, even if they didn't do it for the "surprising package", it still feels like they would've come back.
They HAVE to come back
It felt like they have done a lot more then the average worker back then.
If only Angel remembers..
But that doesn't matter, what matters is that they could go in and save people who are in danger! Or was in danger..
As angel walk in through the gates, they embrace what was known as the world 'most famous toy factory in the world' (According to Angel's standards)
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Once inside, Angel felt a sense of familiarity from just the front desk...
It felt like they have been here countless of times already..
Angel already started to doubt themselves the second time. How ironic.
Nevertheless, they found a green VHS tape that seemed important, and wouldn't you know it the player is right infront of them. Using the VHS player, a video started playing
'Hi-! My name is Leith Pierre-"
The name brings a shiver down Angel's back.
'Hmm.. very mysterious indeed' Angel remarked weirdly.
"If you're seeing this, then you're trespassing. Yeah, we play this little tape on loop whenever we close the factory for the day. So trespasser, just to make you aware.
While we pride ourselves primarily on our high quality toys and excellent childcare, we also pride ourselves on our security." Leith said in the standard leadership voice.
Angel agrees while being the trespasser themselves.
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As video Leith continues his dialogue, Angel decided to look around the area and see what treasures to find. Sure enough, there is treasure, after entering the Security Office code from the gift shop.
Then, they saw it..
It was the almighty, highly innovative, one of a kind-
The grabpack.
They were stunned, speechless, almost fainted-! (From over exaggeration) on how beautiful the grabpack was.
Angel wanted it more then anything.
But it does require a code. In a hurry, Angel searched for the code so they could reunited with they're one true love!
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Angel still doesn't get why they are THIS attached to an item, but hey it ain't like they're the only one who has a favourite item.
After 5 minutes of searching, Angel realizes there wasn't a code.
They just needed to watch the tape. They physically face-palmed from their own stupidity and insert the tape to get it over with.
While watching the VHS tape, they realise something..
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Does Playtime Co. care for their staff, like at all?
It has been what, a decade..? Since Angel last worked here. They should've been at least some workers who could've said something, anything. Or one of the company's sponsor could reach out and declared something?
It's the fact that there isn't any at all.
Only the news provided what COULD'VE happened, and that's only based on rumors or speculation of the police and the people.
Even Angel saw a bunch of army people standing outside of the factory on the news once!
But as time goes on, Angel could only watch the family and friends of the workers mourn their losses, never knowing their love ones could still be out there.
Fighting. Surviving whatever is going on in this factory..
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Angel snapped out of the trance as the glass door opens and reveals the beautiful grabpack.
'So majestic..' Angel thought while looking in awe, proceeded to try on the grabpack. It seemed heavy but surprisingly it was lighter than they thought it would have been.
They tested the grabpack around a bit
And by a bit, it's at least 20 minutes of them just playing with the grabpack.
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After sometime, Angel finally walks back to the main entrance.
It seemed video Leith was done with his speech. Good.
He seemed off the moment he talks according to Angel.
Angel almost fully walk back until they.. remember something? There was something behind the reception table. Instinctively, Angel went behind the table and search.
'There.'
They picked up a book, it seemed like a journal? Angel's train of thought went from confused to concern real quick.
...How do they remember this, and in the moment as well..?
They suspicions only gets worse when then realise who this books belongs to.
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It was them. (REDACTED) "Angel" (REDACTED)
Wait redacted-?
Nevermind, this book does seemed to be in their handwriting. They turned to page 1.
(**/01/1995)
'Finally started working here after he got through the paperwork
'Sure working as a janitor and shipping worker isn't the most idealistic dream job but still I can see what this could do if I ever get promoted to another job somewhere else.'
'Still, very excited to work here!'
signed Angel.
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'So this was a day to day book..' Angel thought.
This was good.
Very concerning but good?
They could finally filled in the gaps of what they did during their time working in the factory-! But still doesn't explain who the 'He' is, or was.. and how this journal have been placed here without anybody else noticing?
Even so, Angel had found the first piece of the puzzle they had been searching for
maybe exploring here wasn't a bad idea after all!
With new found determination, Angel could press on into the factory
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(**/01/1995)
'Found out more than meets the eye.
THERES A WHOLE ORPHANAGE IN HERE??
well at least from what I've heard.'
'Still, the fact that he said it so calmly concerns me a little.. Nevertheless it seemed.. fair, for his standard of course.'
'Hopefully he allows me to visit it soon'
Signed Angel.