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The library seemed busy. It wasn't as quiet as you'd expect a typical library to be. Most kids were present. It's nice to see kids in libraries, so you don't mind the noise.

Lucille guided you to another room, where you had to climb an old spiral staircase to reach a small room. You glanced at the ceiling. It was filled with cobwebs. The ceiling was too low; you could jump and effortlessly reach it. There were only four bookshelves standing approximately six feet tall. In between each were spaces that could only fit a person if they were standing sideways.

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"This is the archives," Lucille said as she gently touched the spines of the books. She glanced at her fingers, coated with dust. "It's been a while since these books were visited."

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"This is such a tight spot. Why can't it be in the main room?" -- Page 148

"How long are we talking about?" -- Page 136