Shadows Of Desire
Dust motes danced in the air, and the smell of damp wood filled Sophie’s nose.
“This place hasn’t changed,” she whispered, her voice filled with nostalgia and sadness.
Alex squeezed her hand. “Let’s find that safe.”
They made their way to the altar, the sound of their footsteps muffled by the old carpet. Sophie knelt down, feeling along the floorboards until her fingers brushed against a hidden latch. Her heart raced as she pulled it open, revealing a small, metal safe.
She pulled out a set of lockpicks, her hands shaking slightly as she worked. The lock clicked open, and she lifted the lid. Inside was a stack of files, neatly bound together.
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