The Escape

Chapter 13: The Parking Garage of Doom

The family walked into the unknown and found themselves in a parking garage but it wasn't long before they knew this was not a normal parking garage. Shadows danced ominously on the cold, concrete walls as they awaited the approach of their relentless pursuers - the dreaded Smilers.

Sarah clutched her two children tightly to her chest. David stood tall and resolute, his eyes scanning the dimly lit expanse for any sign of danger.

The Smilers were an enigmatic and terrifying presence in the Backrooms. They only emerged under cover of darkness, their grinning faces etched permanently into their distorted features. Their relentless pursuit of those trapped within the Backrooms had claimed the lives of countless unfortunate souls.

The family had been evading the Smilers for what felt like an eternity. Every step they took brought them closer to the brink of exhaustion. But they knew they had to press on, for the alternative was unthinkable.

"We need to find a safe spot," David whispered, his voice laced with urgency. "Somewhere the Smilers can't reach us."

Sarah nodded, her determination mirrored in her eyes. She knew they had to keep moving, keep searching for that elusive sanctuary amidst the chaos. With Kayla and Jacob in tow, they cautiously navigated through the labyrinthine rows of parked cars, their ears strained for the slightest sound of danger.

Suddenly, a blood-curdling screech echoed through the air, causing the family to freeze. The Smilers were near. They could hear their malicious laughter mingling with the echo of their footsteps. Time seemed to slow down as fear gripped their hearts.

"Run!" David shouted, his voice cutting through the eerie silence. The family sprinted toward a row of towering concrete pillars, desperately seeking refuge. As they darted between the columns, the Smilers' footsteps grew louder, their laughter more sinister.

Just as the Smilers closed in on them, they stumbled upon a peculiar sight. A door, concealed behind a stack of discarded crates, beckoned them forward. It was their only chance at escape. Without hesitation, David pushed open the heavy metal door, revealing a dimly lit stairwell leading upwards.

They ascended the stairs, their hearts pounding in unison. Each step brought them closer to the possibility of freedom, but the threat of the Smilers lingered. Their laughter faded into the distance as the family climbed higher, leaving the darkness of the parking garage behind.

Finally, they reached the top of the stairs and another door stood there staring at them with its beady eyes.The family intrigued opened the door and...