To The Bottom
For the first time in this crazy journey, Sam felt properly afraid. He had lived a normal and undisturbed life, free of criminal encounters or severe trauma. Sure, he had lost some friends and loved ones, but nothing compared to this feeling. Sam closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and steeled his nerves. He had come this far, and he could not turn back now. Maybe he should have called the police, but this was his home now and he would save it.
To The Bottom
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Sam decided that he needed his wife for this next episode. She was far wiser than he was, and could provide some much-needed insight into the situation. He ran downstairs, poured himself a strong drink, and awaited her return. When Mary arrived a few hours later, Sam grimly greeted her and asked her to follow him upstairs. They walked into the dark secret room and there, almost immediately, Mary saw another suitcase on the ground. She picked it up and noted that it was far lighter than the others.
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