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Chapter 5 - Brandon Slides The Key Into The Heavy Lock

Brandon stood up, ignoring Vanessa’s desperate gasps as he walked toward the end of the hallway. He pushed his children gently behind his back to keep them safe from harm.

Vanessa lunged forward, clawing at his sleeve with manic desperation. "Brandon, stop! You cannot open that door!" she shrieked hysterically.

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Brandon shoved her aside with one powerful motion, sending her stumbling onto the Persian rug. He inserted the vintage brass key into the antique iron keyhole.

The mechanism clicked with a loud, echoing snap that resonated through the silent mansion. The heavy double doors trembled as the old locks finally gave way.

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