Welcome Back to the Abyss

I didn’t know my world was corrupted until it started talking back. At first it was

small things—doors opening on their own, animals staring at me through windows

even though I hadn’t spawned any nearby. I thought it was lag… or just me being paranoid.

Then one night, while mining, I found a tunnel I didn’t dig. Every five blocks

or so, someone had placed a torch. Perfectly spaced. Too perfect.

And at the end of the tunnel was a sign. It only said: “STOP.”

I laughed nervously—thought maybe a friend had logged in. But then another sign appeared behind

me. I didn’t hear typing. I didn’t hear footsteps. Just… the sign appearing out of thin air.