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          “Yes!” you shout.  “That’s it!”

          Careful to not turn your head, you dig into your backpack and rip out a bottle of water.  With a shrill hiss, the flame is put out.  Your eyes become relieved.

          Phew! Glad that’s over! you think to yourself.

          You walk to the door.  Casually, you place your hand onto the knob and turn.  However, it is locked.  Sighing, you turn to face the room.

 

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