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Submitted to Contest #225
As she opened the door, the faint tinkling of the bell welcomed her into the realm of old treasures and curiosities. The crisp outdoor air was replaced by the thick scent of aged wood, polished brass, and the faint hint of mustiness that only comes with time. The rich, leathery fragrance of old books and furniture mingled with that of linseed oil and lemon polish. Courtney stepped forward and glanced about in search of the shopkeeper of Westwood Fine and Rare Antiques.As she did so, Serenity, her cat, popped her little black head out of...
Submitted to Contest #224
Startled, she blinked away the remnants of her dream, struggling to make sense of her still unfamiliar surroundings. The room was cloaked in darkness, and the only source of illumination was the soft glow of the moon filtering through the curtains. The plinking sound persisted, a rhythmic disturbance in the stillness of the night. She groaned in annoyance, reluctantly raised her head from the pillow of the four-poster bed, and switched on the bedside lamp. It was 3:19 in the morning. Groaning again, she slid her bare feet onto the coolness...
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