SoE: Chapter 1 Draft MODE
Chapter 1 Draft 10 (Final?): As I inserted the rusty key into the weathered lock, its once-gleaming surface now tarnished with rust, I turned it with a determined grip. The key's edges, worn smooth from countless turns, scraped against the tumblers of the lock. Chipped paint clung to its surface, revealing the layers of history it had witnessed. With a resounding click, the lock finally yielded, and I pushed open the heavy wooden door. It protested loudly, its hinges creaking and groaning as if awakening the quiet house from a long slumber. Sunlight streamed through the dusty windows, casting ethereal rays that danced with motes of dust. The particles sparkled like tiny stars, swirling in the air as if caught in a delicate ballet. The warm light brushed against the faded wallpaper, illuminating its intricate patterns and highlighting the years of wear and tear on the antique furniture. The room felt frozen in time, a world untouched by the passage of years. It was as if the house h...
