Chapter 1: The Discovery It was supposed to be a regular shopping trip for Gwen and her friends. They had heard about a massive mall, one that was said to stretch on forever, and they were determined to see it for themselves. After all, what else was there to do in a small town like theirs? They arrived at the mall just as it was opening, and immediately felt a sense of unease. Something about the place was off. The fluorescent lights were harsh and unforgiving, casting eerie shadows in every direction. And the longer they walked, the more lost they became. It was as if the mall was twisting and turning, like a writhing serpent. That's when they saw it - a small store tucked away in a corner, with a sign that simply read, "The Endless Mall". It was unlike any other store they had ever seen. Inside, there were no products for sale, no cash registers or salespeople. Instead, there was only a single doorway, leading further into the unknown. Curiosity got the best of the group, and they cautiously stepped through the door. What they found on the other side left them stunned. The mall was indeed endless. The hallway they had entered stretched on for what seemed like miles, with countless doors leading off into other parts of the mall. And in the distance, they could see something - a bright light, almost like a beacon, calling them deeper into the vast expanse of the mall.