Chapter 12
The Hidden Alcove
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The Hidden Alcove

The heavy oak door slammed shut behind her, echoing through the empty corridor. She pressed her back against the wood, gasping for air. Silence hung heavy in the stale air, thick with the scent of old paper and rain.

She tightened her grip on the iron key, stepping steadily into the terrifying darkness. If the ledger was right, the compartment should be exactly three paces away.

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