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  You knocked on the door.

  You heard scrambling inside.

  Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.

  "Come in," Lucille said in a cheerful voice.

  You entered the room and saw her slam her table drawer shut, a key with a ruby stone dangling on her wrist.

  "What can I do for you?"

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  "I'm sorry, did I disturb you?" -- Page 103

  Ask if there's any book or record about the nearby forest -- Page 114