Special Thanks To Jany_Calypse For The Gift {≥≈≤}
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Charlotte was already drifting off to sleep when a loud clanking sound jolted her awake. A yawn escaped her lips as she lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. She wanted to go back to sleep, but something within her tugged at her to get up and check the noise.
She stayed in bed for another five minutes before finally dragging herself out of it. From her wardrobe, she grabbed a shawl and draped it around her shoulders before making her way to the door. There, she paused, listening for any sound before gently turning the knob and opening it.
She peeked out, glancing both ways down the hallway. Nothing was in sight save for the fire torch hung on the wall. Letting out a sigh, she stepped out of her room and closed the door behind her before continuing down the hallway.
