Chatted with the last janitor at Valley View Mall

He let me peek into the sealed-off arcade that's been closed since the 90s.

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Did you ever feel like those old spaces are holding their breath? I completely understand that mix of jealousy and creeped out feelings. It must be so heavy to stand in a room that's been silent for decades. The idea of all those old games just sitting there gives me goosebumps, in a good and bad way. That kind of quiet feels sacred but also really spooky. I would have needed a friend to go with me too, no doubt.

ellis.diana11d ago

Oh man, that is so incredibly cool and I'm fully jealous lol. I was the exact kind of kid who would have tried to sneak in there, probably to just sit in the dark and soak up the vibe. There's something so sad and special about places like that, just frozen and waiting. It must have felt like proper time travel, seeing all those old games just sitting there. I would have lost my mind, but also I'd be too scared of ghosts to actually go in alone, so kudos to you.