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You smiled at him. "Anything for you!"

Lone man glanced at the sky. "I may be stronger in the dark, but those other shadow creatures, especially my brother and mother, are far stronger than I am."

Other shadow creatures? You remembered the noises you heard when you were near the wooden staircase.

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You walked side by side. Lone man laid out his palm when you were about to step on the stone staircase. You placed your hand in his.

"Sometimes it's slippery here," he said. "Be careful."

You were nearing the wooden staircase when you heard the familiar sound again. He signaled for you to be quiet.

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"Are those the other shadow creatures you were talking about?" -- Page 233

Follow the lone man quietly -- Page 238