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The arcade wasn’t supposed to be open that late. Most places in town shut down by 10 PM, but Neon Harbor Arcade kept its doors unlocked for night‑shift workers and insomniacs. It was quiet, predictable, and harmless, until the night the power outage happened. At exactly 12:00 AM, the lights cut out for thirteen seconds. When they returned, a machine in the back corner was powered on. No one remembered installing it. It had no branding, no instructions, and no attract mode. Its screen showed only a black background with a digital clock reading 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Technicians assumed it was a forgotten prototype The owner assumed it was a prank. But the cabinet wasn’t on any inventory list, and the back panel had no screws, seams, or access points. It felt like a single solid piece of metal. People who approached it said the same thing. It didn’t feel like a normal cabinet. [Developers] chezpacoae/Davidiscool955555555, SharkieBoisFriend]