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19. Underground Library
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Annabelle stood up and stared at the now gaping wall in astonishment.
Her eyes traversed over the surface, where a one meter gap now exists. The wooden panel that mounted the television along with the wall behind it had slanted to the side, revealing a darkened and mysterious staircase. A hidden doorway is camouflaged behind the wooden panel, making it appear to be part of the wall. She couldn't discern a knob near the opening so she presumed there must be a concealed mechanism that opens and closes the secret entryway.
"How on earth did you do that, Jughead?" She inquired, her feet moving soundlessly towards the aperture that had suddenly appeared. The book that she was reading lay on the sofa, completely forgotten.
Jughead scratched his head in embarrassment, looking perplexed. "I slipped and almost fell. When
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