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... n the night. My thoughts were a whirlwind of memories and fears, and the ache in my hand from striking the wall served as a constant reminder of my anguish.
Finally, the silence was broken by the sound of footsteps approaching the door. The heavy clank of the lock being turned echoed through the room, and the door creaked open.
A guard stepped inside, his expression stern and cold.
"Time to go," he said curtly, grabbing me by the arm and pulling me to my feet.
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