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Taking the first step by the entrance, my eyes immediately shoot up to the welcoming calligraphy full of glittery colors that reads 'Katie's sweets'  by the top of the building and I let out a satisfied sigh, along with a brief smile that takes over my facial features.

Redirecting my attention to the entrance, I walk up the narrow stairs and feel my brows crease when I notice that, unlike the last time I was here, the seal on the entrance door has been removed and the lock is hanging loosely by the hook. That makes my frown grow deeper and next thing I'm walking faster to see what's happening on the inside.

The place is dark I would probably trip and fall if it isn't for the provision of midday light illuminating rather dimly into the open space by the extended  half-glass walls on the other end of the bakery.

My nose scrunches up a bit when I in