EPISODE 14And then, they left.I stood in silence, listening as the guards' footsteps echoed against the narrow stone staircase.I was finally alone.For a long moment, I simply stared at the door before me.Taking a slow breath, I reached for the cold iron doorknob. I tightened my grip and slowly turned it before gently pulling the door open.The old hinges let out a long, drawn-out creak that echoed through.The moment the door opened, a stale gust of air rushed out to greet me.It carried the unmistakable smell of thick dust, damp wood, and old furniture that had been left untouched for years. The musty odor immediately invaded my senses, making me wrinkle my nose in discomfort. It smelled as though the room had remained sealed away, forgotten by everyone.My eyes slowly adjusted as I focused on the darkness beyond the doorway.The room was barely illuminated.A single light bulb hung from the center of the ceiling, swaying slightly as it flickered on and off. The weak, unstable li
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