NAVIGATING LEVEL ZERO
Never stop moving
The fluorescent hum tracks anyone who stands still beyond forty-seven seconds in the same corridor.
Count every ceiling panel
Each corridor repeats a fixed grid. When the count changes between turns, the level has shifted underneath you.
Trust the carpet, not the walls
Texture changes underfoot signal structural boundaries. Walls are cosmetic — the floor tells the truth.
There is no exit behind you
Retracing your path is impossible once you have passed the third junction. Only forward motion is real.