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Climbing up
The ladder creaked under her weight, and dust floated lazily around her. With each step, her anticipation grew, the adrenaline pumping through her veins. With a final push, she reached the top, her hand trembling as she reached for the latch of the trapdoor. The hatch was heavy and stubborn, but Maria’s determination was stronger. With a grunt of effort, she pushed the door open.
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