#11800
Detta's [Dollhouse] Description Room~

@B   @BTheme:@n@n This zone is a little abstract, more a sort of 
Alice-in-Wonderland experience that revolves around a strange dollhouse in 
an antique shop. The idea is to get out once you're in, which basically entails 
completing the quest... a series of mini-quests.
Note that to get any sense of this zone, you pretty much need to start in
the room down from here, and nohassle needs to be off. ;)

@G   @GPlayers:@n@n Mainly for players around level 10-ish, this zone is primarily 
neutral with a couple evil places and a couple good ones. Its been designed as 
mostly a puzzle-solving, quest area, but opportunity for xp to be gained as 
well, as each completed quest gives 10,000 xp.

@R   @RLocation:@n@n The only concrete location in the zone is the beginning 
room which is a London street leading into an antiques shop.

   @MSecrets:@n There are now absolutely loads up :), just type LOOK SPOILERS to see them, but you'll have more fun here if you don't ;).

@C   @CNote:@n@n If you have any suggestions, spot any typos, bugs, or 
weirdnesses, please mudmail me - Detta. :-) All input appreciated!
You can also email me at detta@@builderacademy.net
East takes you through the other zones I have built here.
Down takes you to the starting room of this zone.

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17~
   Once you are returned to the antique shop, a young woman will approach you
with an interest in the journal.  If you give it to her she will exchange it for
a fiery bloodstone amulet.  This amulet has the power to move you to a safe
place whenever you use it.  This can however, only be used about once every 20
minutes, as the amulet needs to recharge itself.
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   The ghostly girl can be found in room 11848 and is the last mob that must be
approached.  If you approach her before completing every one of the other quests
she will remind you of this.  If they are already completed and you give her the
journal she will make the request that you kill her and bury the corpse in the
room.  Once you do this, her invisible spirit will complete the last entry in
the journal for you, and you will be returned to the antique shop where the
entire quest started.
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15~
   The scarred child hangs out in room 11872 (Inside the Gazebo), giving her the
journal will launch her into a speech about her own lost story.  Choked by the
pines she says it is, and the only way to get it back is to burn them down and
recover the pages from the ashes.  With this task set, she gives you a
flickering candle and asks you to return all the pages to her.  There are five
pines throughout the zone and all must be burned down to retrieve the right
amount of pages.  In rooms (11850, 11849, 11848, 11820, 11837) is where they can
all be found.  As long as you have the candle somewhere on your person, typing
BURN PINES will set the trees on fire.  They will burn for about three minutes
before leaving nothing but a black page.  Return all five pages to the girl and
she will offer to write in the journal.  Once this is done, she will also give
you the completed book and ask you to return it to the house somewhere, just as
a favour to her.
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   The silent girl can be found in room 11852, and is silent for one major
reason - her lips have been stitched together.  She will indicate this when you
give her the journal, hopefully providing the hint that she wants something done
about it.  Examining her will offer the idea that you have to cut them, and with
no ordinary sword.  The sword you need is the sword of words (obj 11835), which
Ridley gives you upon completion of her quest.  If you have it, just type cut,
and the stitching will weaken enough to allow her to speak, and agree to write
in the journal.  
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   The fidgety girl hangs out in room 11863 and is a pretty unstable character.
Once you give her the journal she'll ask you to play a game with her...  If you
win three times she'll write in the book for you.  The bad part?  Every time you
lose she slashes her arm with frustration, if she does that three times without
healing she'll die.  Its a simple cup and ball game though, so hopefully not too
difficult..  She just puts the ball under a random cup, and then randomly mixes
them around.  If you pick the right cup you win.  She keeps track of your score
and once you have won three times (it does not have to be concurrently), just
give her the journal again.  
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   The tunnel-man can be found in room 11831, once you give him the journal he
asks you to enter the tunnel and destroy some of the secrets there.  Typing
ENTER will put you through the vortex and into another area where secrets are
roaming wildly in the form of dark figures.  Once you've killed fifteen of them,
the tunnel-man will accept the journal and write in it.  He'll also tell you of
how many you've killed if you hand the journal to him before you've killed all
fifteen.  
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spoilers~
   Ahhh, cheater!!  Don't you want to enjoy the zone?!  *sniff*, ok, if you
really have to look there are a few little neat zone inclusions listed here to
spoil your zone exploring pleasure.  Just type look and then the number to look
at each one (look 1 for example).  

01: The Antique Shop

02: The Journal Quest

03: The Playing Child

04: The Colouring Child

05: Ridley

06: The Tunnel-man

07: The Running Girl

08: The Blind Girl

09: The Weeping Girl

10: The Fidgety Girl

11: Ruth

12: The Emaciated Girl

13: The Silent Girl

14: The Angry Girl

15: The Scarred Child

16: The Ghostly Girl

17: The Fiery Bloodstone Amulet

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   Once you enter the Antique shop, the saleswoman should greet you.  The main
item to look out for here is of course the dollshouse ;).  Looking at it or
examining it should trigger some prompts from the saleswoman as to the doll that
came with it.  Removing the doll from the dollshouse will cause you to be
teleported, essentially triggering your quest within the zone.  
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02~
   Okay, this is basically the main point of the zone.  When you are teleported
by the dollshouse you find yourself in a room with a girl who gives you an eye.
If you OPEN EYE you will continue with the quest, CLOSE EYE to hightail it out
of there.  For those who continue on, they will be teleported to a crossroads
and given a journal.  The basic idea behind the journal is that its empty when
you start off, the only way to get it filled is to give it to the various mobs
you find, and complete their mini quests to get them to write in it.  The goal
is to find all those mobs, get them all to write in it, and complete the
journal.  :)
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   The playing child can be found in room 11812 (Their Room), once you give her
the journal she will hand it back and tell you she wants you to release the bird
kept in the house.  She'll also give you a key (referred to as Pin) so that you
can unlock the cage.  You'll find the bird inside a cage in room 11818, just
unlock the cage and take the bird out to release it.  Then the playing child
will write in the journal when you give it to her.  Additionally, the key she
gave you will open the door that The Way to the Middle leads to from The
Crossroads.  
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   The colouring child is super easy to deal with, she is in room 11809 and just
wants a red crayon.  Give her the journal as always to trigger the quest, then
find the red crayon in room 11812 (where the playing child is).  Once you give
her the crayon she'll accept the journal and write in it.  
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   Ridley can be found playing with alphabet blocks in room 11836.  If you give
her the journal she'll launch into a little speech and finally decide to write
in it if you bring her three things.  She'll give you a black box and ask for a
fruit, a flower, and a flying thing, and for you to return them in the box.  
The fruit is obj 11828 and loads in room 11837.
The flower is obj 11832 and loads in room 11831.
And the flying thing is a little mob (11821) that basically wanders all over.
The trick to giving her this thing is to type CAPTURE INSECT in the same room as
it. This will then let you put it in the box with the rest of the things.
Once all three things are in the box, just give it to her, and she'll write in
the journal as well as giving you a sword that you'll need for later. ;)
Oh, the insect will escape from you after a while, so make sure to put it in the box if you don't want to lose it.
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   The running girl can be found running up and down inside the tunnel in room
11831.  She moves fast, so the only way to really interact with her is to follow
her..  Which will take you on a bit of a spammy ride.  As soon as you give her
the journal however, she will come to a halt and tell you that all she wants is
to be taken out of there.  She agrees to write in it if you will show her the
way out and agrees to do whatever you say.  The key here is that she does just
that, whatever you speak she does...  So if you say north, she moves north etc.
All you have to do is lead her with speech to the vortex and through it.  Once
on the other side she will happily write in the journal when you give it to her.

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   The blind girl can be found in room 11854.  Giving her the journal triggers
her giving you a pair of eyes and telling you to examine the walls.  All you
have to do is wear the eyes, examine the walls as she says, and say aloud the
word you see written there.  If its correct she'll agree to write in the
journal.  
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   The weeping girl is found in room 11864.  As with all of the quests, giving
her the journal is what triggers it.  She will explain that she is upset because
she can no longer spend time in her garden because of the monster there.  The
quest then is to find is search out the garden west of the porch (room 11846)
until you see a hideous looking creature.  Kill it, return to the weeping girl
and give her the journal, and she will write in it for you.  As a side note,
examining the mirror in the room with her will give you some dynamic information
on your character ;)
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   If you enter room 11870 (The Bunkbed Room) you will hear a child's voice
telling you to "crawl in here".  The command crawl will cause you to crawl under
the bed and enter room 11871 where the hiding girl is.  Giving her the journal
will make her ask you for three things...  Three corpses in particular.  

The corpse of a fish (the red trout - mobvnum: 11830, objvnum: 11856)
The corpse of a bird (the taildove - mobvnum: 11831, objvnum: 11857)
The corpse of a toad (the vile toad - mobvnum: 11832, objvnum: 11858)

Once you have brought her all three of those things she will apologize and ask
for one further thing... a secret that Ridley guards.
If you go to Ridley and ask her a question with the word secret in it she will
consent to give it to you.
Once you have this item, just return to the hiding girl, give it to her and
she will offer to write in the journal for you... give it to her and the job
is done.
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   In room 11844 is the emaciated girl, mumbling away absent-mindedly to
herself.  To trigger this quest, as with almost all the others; just give her
the journal.  She will give a little speech about sacrifice before asking you to
make the ultimate one, and handing you a hotdog.  Now, not being any ordinary
hotdog, eating it will take a huge chunk out of your hps.  If it doesn't kill
you she will hand you another one, reminding you that the sacrifice is death.  
Once you have eaten enough of them to render you incapacitated, she will heal
you and explain that it was your willingness to make the sacrifice that she
wanted.  Giving her the journal at any time after this point will cause her to
write in it for you.  
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   In room 11859 you can find the angry girl.  She will attack you instantly
when you walk in and the key to completing this quest is to let her tire herself
out attacking you while keeping both her and yourself alive.  Once you let her
wear herself out she will apologize and ask for a hug, give it to her and she
will suddenly be a lot more receptive to writing in the journal.  
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#11801
A Dimly-lit Room~
   An all but silent, featureless room curves gently around in an oddly oval
shape.  Smooth walls glow faintly, a gentle light pulsing from the polished
white floor.  Vague muffled noises can be heard from very far away, the border
of the room shimmering transparantly now and again and allowing glimpses of
other places.  There are no windows, no doors or exits, but then it seems that
not much here actually exists at all.  
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gentle light~
   Smoothly dome-shaped and a subtle cream colour, this melon-sized light sends
pulses of light spreading out over the whole room.
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#11802
A Dusty Antiques Shop~
   The smell of time and decay lingers heavy in the air, along with the various
sparkling particles of dust.  Cobwebs flutter in the darker corners of the
ceiling beams, weary wood panelling flaking slightly with dried paint.  Various
old and forgotten items lie cluttered around the place, even the shop counter is
cracked and sagging beyond repair.  
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   The sound of splashing puddles and car engines can be heard, a cool draft
wafting from the damp, grey street outside.
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shop counter~
   It looks almost as if someone had a fit of rage and pounded on it, a long
black crack running along its length so that it barely holds up its own weight.
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old forgotten items~
   Old-fashioned children's toys seem to make up the bulk of the items here,
tiny china dolls and wooden cars.  Some delicate jewellry boxes can be spied
glinting from the higher shelves, along with crystal ornaments of many kinds.
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weary wood panelling dried paint~
   A sombre dark wood has been painted with a cheerful lick of paint, presumably
to brighten it up.  However the paint has been left to flake and peel away,
leaving the walls looking even more ghastly.
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cobwebs darker corners ceiling beams~
   Fine silvery threads mark the perpetual residence of spiders in these dark
parts of the room.  Some of the older webs are dimmed and grey with time,
flapping like indignant hands trying to shoo visitors away.
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sparkling particles dust~
   These silver specks dance carelessly in the gentle wafts of air, turning and
sparkling like tiny stars in each shaft of light.
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#11803
Entrance to a Grand House~
   Darkly polished wood flooring sparkles beautifully as both natural and
artificial light dance across the surface.  It appears this is the entrance to a
rather grand house, large adjacent rooms are openly visible and soft woodwind
music echoes off the distant walls and ceiling.  
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   The hallway continues on to the north, the hard flooring covered with a rug.

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   Bright, cheery light almost blinds the view of this large room.  The smell of
spices and a subtle waft of heat come from this direction.  
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   The hallway continues on, soft glowing light filling the pale walls and a
leafy plant only just visible in the corner.  
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   This large oakdoor is as magnificent as the expensive house that lies beyond
it, carved with beautiful patterning and polished until smooth and glossy.
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#11804
A Bright Hallway~
   Smooth, unblemished walls seem to glow softly from the light that cascades
along this long north to south corridor.  Two oriental parasols stand
decoratively in the corners, the rest of the substantial floor left open and
spotlessly clean.  A subtle perfumed scent fills the air, creating a peaceful
sleepy atmosphere.  
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   The hallway stretches spaciously to the north, a gentle draft coming from the
entrance of the house just ahead.
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   Little polished steps lead carefully down into a brightly lit room, a
rumbling sound coming distantly from below.
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two oriental parasols~
   These delicately feminine parasols are designed to shade the effects of the
sun, being used here however for simple ornamental purposes.  The intricate
floral pattern and woven lace making them stunning decorations.  
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#11805
A Little Nursery~
   This room appears to be below ground level, horizontal windows running all
around the upper edges of the walls, half obscured with outside grasses.  
Bright fluorescent light illuminates the place, tiny children's chairs placed
neatly next to bookshelves full of brightly coloured books.  A little plastic
teaparty set sits carefully arranged on a round table, and several metal cars
sparkle from where they sit lined against the southern wall.  
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   A large wood-panelled room lies to the north, filled with pieces of what look
to be electronic equipment.
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   Here the wood flooring begins to give way to shiny tiles, the low rumble of a
washing machine reverberating from just ahead.
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   Beautifully polished wooden steps lead up a little ways into what seems to be
a hall, the green leaves of some tall plant just in view.
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horizontal windows~
   These little windows are trimmed with lacey curtains, a few purple flowers
nodding lazily just outside.
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several metal cars~
   These little cars have smoothly rounded edges, and are too large for a young
child to swallow, glistening brightly in every colour of the rainbow they look
as if they'd be almost irresistable to play with.  
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little plastic teaparty set round table~
   A low plastic table holds an assortment of pretty little cups and saucers,
make believe biscuits made out of cardboard sit almost too perfectly in a plate
on the little lacey tablecloth.  
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bookshelves brightly coloured books~
   These books are mostly educational, reading and writing as well as
mathematical titles display themselves proudly.  One shelf holds an assortment
of Disney and fantasy stories, and yet another holds several colouring books.  
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tiny children's chairs~
   These vibrantly coloured plastic chairs sit low to the ground, just perfect
for young children and toddlers.  
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#11806
A Concrete Corridor~
   Smooth tiling covers the concrete flooring here, bright coats of paint making
the equally concrete walls glisten cheerfully.  The hall seems to drone gently
as the sound of churning laundry echoes along the unyielding walls and ceiling.
Little oily handprints smudge here and there on the otherwise clean surfaces,
and one or two toys lie recently dropped.  
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   The hall seems to end at a corner to the east, perhaps one more little door
visible further ahead.
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   A little bedroom opens to the south, delicate tinkling sound playing from
this direction, the tune of a nursery rhyme it seems.
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   The hall seems to open up into a larger room, several pieces of children's
furniture settled against the near wall.
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oily handprints~
   These are very small handprints indeed, and freshly made, perhaps those of a
very young child, or a baby just learning to walk.  
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toys~
   These toys look a little out of place in such tidy surroundings, little lego
bricks and a jigsaw puzzle piece lie dropped along the center of the floor, as
though someone carried a pile of toys too large for their arms and lost a few
along the way.  
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#11807
A Baby's Room~
   A tall wooden cot stands neatly tucked to one side of the room.  On the
other, a changing table and a toy box occupy the space against the wall, a high
window letting in natural lighting that cascades gently along the sky-blue
walls.  A little music box plays quietly, filling the room with tinkling melody
that echoes vibrantly off the hard floor and walls.  
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   A brightly lit hallway lies ahead, a shiny appliance standing against the far
wall amidst scattered toys.
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music box~
   The shape of a little piano, this clear plastic music box tinkles gently with
the sleepy tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
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high window~
   Green grasses obscure much of the view, little yellow dandelions growing in
what seems to be a neglected part of the garden outside.
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toy box~
   Little toys spill out of this brightly coloured but unremarkable box, the odd
stuffed arm of a doll or teddybear amongst little lego bricks and crayons.
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changing table~
   Made from a bright yellow plastic, and equipped with several shelves, this
table is stocked with all things necessary for, well, changing nappies.
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tall wooden cot~
   This little cot is somewhat reminiscent of a cage, the long wooden bars
painted a cheerful white but covered with smudgy handprints.
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#11808
A Concrete Corridor~
   A little draft fills this end of the corridor, though there are no windows,
leaving this room somewhat dim.  Little tufts of dust fluff blow quickly across
the floor, snagging here and there and wriggling in the air currents like little
spiders.  Cheerful licks of paint attempt to brighten the walls and floor,
succeeding in opening the space up a little, making it look larger and lighter.
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   It seems a little bedroom lies in this direction, a few flecks of light
dancing along the floor from some crystal ornament.
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   Stretching on to the west, the bright hallway seems relatively bare except
for the presence of a large washing machine further ahead.
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tufts dust fluff spiders~
   They look like bits of lint and fluff from clothing, unremarkable except for
the fact that they are wriggling in the breeze as though alive.
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#11809
A Little Girl's Room~
   A little low bed sits snugly in the corner, covered with pale pink flowery
quilting.  The walls are a bright sunshine colour, delicate hanging ornaments
casting flecks of light from the high window spiralling around the room.  Small
fluffs blow quickly across the hard floor from the corridor outside, giving the
somewhat uncomfortable impression that little insects are darting in and out of
the flickering shadows.  
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   A somewhat dim hallway lies ahead, the stark coldness of concrete walls
contrasting with the coziness of this little room.
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high window~
   Tall grasses can be seen waving just slightly above window level, indicating
that this room is below ground.
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delicate hanging ornaments~
   A little windchime hangs, tinkling every now and again in the breeze, and a
long crystal spiral plays with any light as it twirls.
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low bed~
   This child's bed is made from a light coloured wood that has been smoothly
polished, tiny little pieces of glitter have been stuck to it as decoration.
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#11810
A Bright Hallway~
   Hardwood flooring reflects the streams of light from the south, a small
neatly woven rug lessening the effect, but even the amber walls seem to shine
almost white.  A few family photos decorate the walls, the rest of this spacious
area left pleasingly uncluttered.  
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   The hall grows colder to the south, probably because of the large entrance
way and the fact that not even a rug softens the floor.
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   The lighting becomes gently dimmed, and hard flooring gives way to soft lush
carpeted stairs leading upward..
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few family photos~
   These neatly framed pictures look to be recent snapshots of the family here.
A solemn unshaven man and a starry-eyed young woman hold two tiny children on
their laps.  The small girl has her arm around what presumably is her baby
brother, both smiling toothlessly.  
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small neatly woven rug~
   This little rug has been delicately woven from fine materials, dark greens
and blues backing a purplish flower pattern that stands out vibrantly in the
otherwise stark surroundings.  
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#11811
A Carpeted Hallway~
   This whole hallway is filled with an almost shimmering warmth from a nearby
heat source.  Soft lighting illuminates the cream walls and thick carpeting.  A
subtle orange glow comes from several plugged in nightlights, flickering gently
almost like firelight, and the lingering smell of aromatic candles dances in the
air.  
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   A small cupboard can be seen, its contents hidden in the shadows of dim
yellow lighting.
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   A deep red wood door leads the way to what is assumably a bedroom, judging by
the Mum and Dad's Room sign that hangs from it.
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door red wood~
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   A black door frames the entrance to a small room, an elegant brass handle
slightly askew as if the locking mechanism has been sabotaged.
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   The shiny reflective surface of hardwood flooring can be seen glinting in the
subtle light at the bottom of the stairs.
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nightlights~
   These small plastic lights give off just enough illumination for walking
around without bumping into things.
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sign~
   @BMUM AND DAD'S ROOM@n
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#11812
Their Room~
   A gloriously large room has been carefully decorated with dark wood furniture
and rich tones of burgundy and red.  A delicate chandelier casts sparkling
flecks of light dancing over the softly coloured walls and lush cream carpet.  
A large double bed stands centrally against the northern wall, neatly made with
slippery satiny quilts and plump pillows.  
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   A dark red wood door frames the exit to the hallway, its pretty ceramic
doorknob decorated with paintings of flowers.
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delicate chandelier~
   This pretty little light fixture has been made from glass beads and pendants
dangling from delicate metal chains.  The resulting effect is one of a brilliant
shimmering dome of light.
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large double bed~
   Smooth cherry wood has been sculpted carefully into this beautifully carved
four-poster bed, large enough for two adults to sleep comfortably.
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slippery satiny quilts plump pillows~
   These soft padded blankets and pillows are covered with a shimmering red
fabric, the same rich colour as a deep glass of wine.
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#11813
A Spotless Bathroom~
   White tiles gleam spotlessly white like rows of smiling teeth along the
walls.  A pale blue counter top is neatly covered with various bottles of
cleansers and lotions.  Against the northern wall, a rather large and deep bath
is surrounded with a pretty blue shower curtain, and a little oil burner stands
next to the sink, filling the room with the fragrance of lavender.  
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   A black door frames the entrance to a hallway, an elegant brass handle
slightly askew as if the locking mechanism has been sabotaged.
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various bottles cleansers lotions~
   Amongst these relatively unremarkable supplies are the visible brand names of
moisturisers and perfumes, most of them half-used.
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large deep bath~
   Sparkling white, this bathtub looks almost as if it is never used at all,
except for the big opened bottle of bubble bath that sits to the side.
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pretty blue shower curtain~
   Swirling streaks of blue represent ocean waves, little purple shells and
jumping dolphins making up the rest of the scenery.
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little oil burner~
   This small cermaic pot holds a basin full of sweet smelling oil, a flickering
candle beneath it heating the liquid and filling the air with the aroma.
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#11814
A Little Airing Cupboard~
   Heat shimmers lazily in the air from the large metal pipes that run through
this cupboard, making it almost stiflingly hot.  The smell of fresh, warm fabric
fills the air from the various piles of quilts, blankets and towels that fill
each wooden shelf.  
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   A long hallway can be seen stretching to the south, filled with soft lighting
and lush, padded carpet.
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quilts blankets~
   These folded piles of quilting smell absolutely delicious, as though they are
fresh from a hot wash and a long dry in mountain breezes.
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#11815
The Recreation Room~
   This large room is walled with warm wooden panels, giving it a log cabin
appearance.  Soft lamp shades glow from every corner, and a few brightly lit
electronic games stand against the walls.  A large stereo system hums quietly
with unused volume, and a dart board hangs amidst several pinholes on the
northern wall.  
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   A large room to the south can be seen filled with various toys and children's
furniture.
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soft lamp shades~
   These shades are made from cream-coloured tassled fabric, the kind that shows
any speck of dust, only these are in absolutely pristine condition.
~
E
electronic games~
   These large machines are reminiscent of what you'd find in an arcade game
facility, amongst the various flashing lights pinball and pacman can be seen.
~
E
large stereo system~
   This jet-black system blinks quietly with dozens of little green lights.  
Two massive speakers stand either side of it, practically prickling with the
static of potential sound.
~
E
dart board~
   Seemingly well used, this circular board is filled with hundreds and hundreds
of tiny black holes, a great deal of them within the bullseye.
~
S
#11816
A Cheery Kitchen~
   Warm and friendly colours decorate this whole room, soft amber walls
complimenting gentle reddish tones in the wood counter tops and cupboards.  The
hard flooring is somewhat darker, laid in long wooden strips and polished until
gleaming.  The smell of spices and fresh baking bread fills the air, along with
the fading aroma of burning citrus candles.  
~
118 d 0
D1
   Dark red carpet leads the way into a spacious livingroom, the sound of birds
chirping coming from an open window.
~
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D3
   A large entranceway gives off an air of space and light, a large door framing
the way to the outside.
~
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#11817
A Grand Living Room~
   Dark red carpet covers the whole of this open spacious room, long windows let
in natural light and fresh breezes from outside, and tranquil music can be heard
playing softly from nearby.  Rich mahogany sofas padded with black leather stand
against the eastern wall and a glass cabinet full of crystal stands to the north
along with three small steps continuing on.  
~
118 d 0
D0
   The sound of gentle music wafts on the air, three steps leading up into a
smaller but nevertheless spacious room.
~
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0 0 11818
D1
   Fresh air breezes down from the mountains, a large wooden patio looking out
over a swimming pool.
~
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0 0 11819
D3
   The plush carpet gives way to clean tiling, an open kitchen filling the air
with smells of cooking.
~
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righ mahogany sofas~
   Carefully sculpted wooden frames hold a luxurious array of padded leather
cushions, the smooth black texture of the sofa looking comfortable and inviting.
~
E
glass cabinet crystal~
   Smooth glassy shelves hold an array of crystal ornaments, tiny glittering
swans and teddy bears sparkling in rows.
~
S
#11818
The Music Room~
   This large, breezy room is naturally lit by several large open windows,
delicate curtains whispering in the wind.  Soft music plays from an elaborate
sound system, and several cd racks are lined up against the wall.  Rich burgundy
carpet covers the whole of the floor, deep blood-red in stark contrast to the
pale cream coloured walls.  
~
118 d 0
D2
   Three small steps lead down into a larger livingroom, fresh air breezing in
through all the large open windows.
~
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cd racks~
   Various instrumental cds make up the bulk of the collection, panpipes and
piano the most commonly featured kind.
~
S
#11819
A Big Wooden Patio~
   A glorious mountain scene spreads infinitely in every direction, greying
peaks and crystal snow sparkling along the horizon, dotted here and there with
dark green pine trees.  This open patio is made of dark burgundy wood, coated
with glossy sealant so that it shines as though marble.  Creeping plants wind
their way around each wooden post, bright fuschia and pink clematus flowers
blossming abundantly.  
~
118 0 5
D1
   A clear swimmingpool shimmers gently as the watery surface stirs, green
leaves from the surrounding trees twirling in the air.
~
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0 0 11820
D3
   The large livingroom of a beautiful house lies to the west, red carpet and
long flowing curtains fluttering elegantly in the breeze.
~
~
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S
#11820
A Large Outdoor Swimming Pool~
   Crystal clear blue water sparkles as it ripples lazily, gentle shimmering
steam filling the air around this pool.  Shallow at one end, it gradually grows
deeper, a small metal ladder attached to the side at the deepest end.  Green,
blooming plants grow all around, large trees overhanging so that their trailing
branches caress the water with each breeze.  
~
118 0 6
D0
   Mountain landscape stretches all around, the gentle babbling of a small
stream breaking the silence of the air.
~
~
0 0 11895
D3
   A large wooden patio leads the way into a grand house, the subtle sound of
music coming from within.
~
~
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E
small metal ladder~
   This simple ladder is fastened to the side of the pool, enabling swimmers to
climb either in or out.
~
E
green blooming plants~
   Amongst the assorted flowers and greenery, hibiscus and clematus can be seen,
large red and magenta blossoms splashing colourfully through the green.
~
E
large trees~
   These gently swaying trees appear to be weeping willows, long trailing stems
hanging gracefully down from the bent trunks.
~
S
#11821
Way to the Beginning~
   To the east stands the large oak door of an impressive and beautiful house.
Vast mountainside slopes continually upward, the greying peaks topped with white
clouds.  Soft open breeze carries the green scent of growth and life, new grass
and dark fragrant pine trees.  Beautiful untouched landscape spans all around,
the grassy paths sparkling softly with a sprinkling of fresh dewy tears.  
~
118 c 5
D1
   This large oakdoor is as magnificent as the expensive house that lies beyond
it, carved with beautiful patterning and polished until smooth and glossy.  
~
oakdoor~
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D3
   A white dome-shaped structure can be seen, adorned with pale green leaves and
large red blossoms.
~
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S
#11822
The Crossroads~
   Delicate wooden posts bend into a dome-shaped enclosure, painted white and
adorned with spiralling green vines.  Red blossoms hang amidst the whispering
leaves like scarlet tears, the ghostly wind hushing as it drifts restlessly here
and there.  The place has an air of quiet acceptance, and yet the air is uneasy,
warm and soft one moment before changing to frosty chill the next.  Little
sparks flicker randomly in the air, murmuring as they linger, only to fade and
die like half spoken words.  
~
118 0 2
D0
   A quaint English house lies to the north, a little cobblestone road winding
its way to the modest front door.
~
~
0 0 11823
D1
   A gentle path winds its way to a grand house, set in a towering and rugged
mountain landscape.
~
~
0 0 11821
D3
   Brown, bleak praries stretch to the west, huddled at the far end of the path
a house is visible within a cluster of trees.
~
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0 0 11824
E
red blossoms scarlet tears~
   Little smatterings of golden pollen blossom into a full crimson head of
petals, hanging wearily downward as though too heavy a burden for the stems that
bear them.
~
S
T 11813
#11823
Way to the Middle~
   This appears to be a path through a quiet English town, little wooden fences
surrounding the tiny brick houses and green flourishing gardens.  To the north
the blue wooden door to a well-sized house stands, a little driveway leading
into a garage at the side.  The sounds of birds chirping can be heard all
around, and the subtle tinkling of a windchime though the air is still and
breathtakingly cold.  To the north, a wooden door guards the way.
~
118 0 1
D0
   This painted wooden door is relatively unnoteworthy, apart from its bright
blue colour.  Time and dampness are already making their presence known through
the creeps of dark moulds that begin to infest the wood.  
~
door~
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D2
   A white dome-shaped structure can be seen, adorned with pale green leaves and
large red blossoms.
~
~
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garage~
   A large garage stands, closed to the outside and padlocked, its large metal
door painted blue.
~
S
#11824
Way to the End~
   Bleak, brown-grassed plains stretch all around, the movements of gophers
flickering upon the landscape, coyotes and cattle roaming in groups as far as
the eye can see.  To the west, a large wooden house stands, sheets of opaque
plastic covering every window, and trees growing closely around as though
huddled in some secret understanding.  A dark black door guards the way to the
west.
~
118 0 2
D1
   A white dome-shaped structure can be seen, adorned with pale green leaves and
large red blossoms.
~
~
0 0 11822
D3
   This large door has been painted with a thick layer of black paint, making it
seem more like a yawning hole than a doorway.  A layer of sticky tape has been
fastened all the way around it, sealing even the tiny gap that links the inside
to outside. ~
blackdoor~
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E
plastic opaque sheets windows~
   The plastic rustles eerily, covering the span of the windows so that nothing
can be seen within, a layer of dirt and grime streaked across the rippling
sheets.
~
S
#11825
A Small Front Porch~
   This small porch is cluttered with various coats and jackets hung against the
walls.  Scattered shoes are half heartedly flung onto and beneath the provided
shoe rack, scrapes of dried mud and dirt darkening the faded yellow floor.  A
slightly mouldy wooden door stands to the south, apparently the way outside.  
~
118 d 0
D1
   A moderate-sized livingroom opens to the east, filled with patterned
furniture and wooden shelving.
~
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0 0 11833
D2
   This painted wooden door is relatively unnoteworthy, apart from its bright
blue colour.  Time and dampness are already making their presence known through
the creeps of dark moulds that begin to infest the wood.  
~
door~
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D4
   A long flight of carpeted stairs leads into the upper level of the house.
~
~
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E
coats jackets~
   Most of the coats and jackets here are in states of disrepair, starting to
tear or fray in places, and covered with smudges of grass and dirt.
~
S
#11826
Top of the Stairs~
   The large wooden post of a banister marks the edge of the stairs here, smells
of cooking wafting from below.  The carpet is pulled up in places, exposing a
few little tacks that look painful to step on, a few half bent nails lying off
to the sides as if renovation is being done here.  Fresh breeze drafts in from
an window to the west, allowing a clear view out onto the street.  
~
118 d 0
D1
   A wooden banister winds its way around to the east, separating the stretch of
hallway from the descending stairs.
~
~
0 0 11827
D3
   This large wooden window looks as though it is normally propped open, chips
of paint peeling off the window frame around.  
~
window~
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D5
   A long flight of carpeted stairs leads into the lower level of the house.
~
~
0 0 11825
E
tacks nails~
   These little bits of rusty metal look to have been pulled from the floor in
some kind of renovation and abandoned in the midst of the work.
~
S
#11827
A Banistered Hallway~
   Long and narrow, this hallway is mostly undecorated, beige carpet fraying
slightly at the edges where it meets the wall.  A wooden banister runs along the
western side, guarding a potentially nasty slip down the stairs, and a single
light hangs here, dark blotches visible on the light shade where various bugs
have been attracted to an untimely death.  
~
118 d 0
D0
   A white door leads into a small bathroom, soft carpet giving way to smooth
hard tiles.
~
door~
1 0 11828
D1
   A wooden door leads the way into the master bedroom, its smooth brass
doorknob slightly worn with use.
~
door~
1 0 11829
D2
   The hallway extends to the south, leading to what look to be two small
bedrooms, flanked on the western side by a wooden banister.
~
~
0 0 11830
D3
   Curving around, the hallway leads to the top of a flight of stairs, a wooden
banister blocking the view of what lies below.
~
~
0 0 11826
E
wooden banister~
   Carved simply, this banister is made up of a series of wooden poles, fastened
together in a kind of fence framework to shield the gap where the stairs plunge
downward.
~
S
#11828
A Modest Bathroom~
   Cramped but cheery, this little bathroom is laid with blue and white tiles,
the deep bathtub surrounded by a pale bule shower curtain.  A small frosted
window looks out over the back garden, the glass pane propped up slightly so
that fresh air drifts around the room.  
~
118 0 0
D2
   A white door leads into an open hallway, smooth hard tiles giving way to soft
carpeting.
~
door~
1 0 11827
E
small frosted window back garden glass pane~
   The view into the garden reveals a bright collection of daffodils and roses,
sweeping green trees shielding the majority of the ground from view.
~
S
#11829
Their Room~
   A faded floral wallpaper lines the pale walls, a single lampshade hanging
from the ceiling, casting a soft glow around the room.  Dark wood furniture
stands either side of the large double bed, a thick flowery quilt spread neatly
over it and several pillows propped against the headboard.  
~
118 d 0
D3
   A wooden door leads the way into the hallway, its smooth brass doorknob
slightly worn with use.
~
door~
1 0 11827
E
dark wood furniture double bed~
   This large bed stands in the middle of the room, squarely cut and slightly
rough looking as if it has been bought second-hand, or merely used for many
years.
~
S
#11830
A Banistered Hallway~
   A long wooden railing runs along the western side of this hallway, simply
carved posts standing far enough apart to allow a good view of the stairs
stretching beneath.  The light coloured carpet is a bit worn, old stains and
fraying edges indicating its long overdue replacement.  
~
118 d 0
D0
   The hallway extends onward to the north, leading past another bedroom and a
bathroom before curving around into a flight of stairs.
~
~
0 0 11827
D1
   A wooden door guards the way into a small bedroom, a few flakes of white
paint peeling from its surface.
~
door~
1 0 11831
D2
   A heavy rectangular door guards the way to what looks little more than a
large closet, although it seems to have been converted.
~
door~
1 0 11832
E
wooden railing~
   Carved simply, this railing is made up of a series of wooden poles, fastened
together in a kind of fence framework to shield the gap where the stairs plunge
downward.
~
S
#11831
A Girl's Bedroom~
   Pale pink, the walls are decorated with large stickers of cartoon characters.
Lacey rose curtains blow gently in the wind, bright twirling suncatchers
capturing any rays of light and scattering them dancing around the room.  
Little wooden dressers stand against the western wall, colourfully handpainted
with images from Bambi and Snow White.  
~
118 d 0
D3
   A wooden door guards the way into the outer hallway, a few flakes of white
paint peeling from its surface.
~
door~
1 0 11830
E
stickers cartoon characters wooden dressers images~
   Various depictions of Disney characters cover most of the wooden surfaces,
brightly and carefully hand-painted, although smudged with little fingerprints.
~
E
twirling suncatchers~
   These pretty little suncatchers are made from long spirals of glass, attached
to a silver thread and hung from the ceiling to twirl in the stirring air.
~
S
T 11834
#11832
A Boy's Bedroom~
   Light shades of pastel blue coat the walls, the southern wall sloping
strangely where it allows room for the stairs beneath.  Brown carpet lines the
flooring here, barely noticeable as the room is almost entirely filled with the
space of the bed and dresser alone.  
~
118 d 0
D0
   A heavy rectangular door guards the way out into the main hallway.
~
door~
1 0 11830
E
bed~
   Just a regular wooden bed, this little piece of furniture stands tucked as
closely against the wall as it can get, made with blue bedding.
~
E
dresser~
   Made of plain, unfinished wood, this small dresser looks as if it were thrown
together by hand, pressed tightly into the corner so as to take up the least
amount of room.
~
S
#11833
A Cozy Living Room~
   This moderately sized living room is wallpapered with patterns of cream and
beige, light sandy carpet covering the floor and tan armchairs settled into the
western corners.  A television stands here though it does not look often used,
and a hanging light fixture casts the room in a warm subtle glow.  Several
family photos can be seen lining the walls, along with various cross-stitchings
and paintings.  
~
118 d 0
D0
   A small kitchen stretches to the north, smells of fresh baking and more
distant garden flowers wafting on the air.
~
~
0 0 11834
D3
   A small porch lies to the west, slightly dirt streaked and cluttered with
shoes and coats.
~
~
0 0 11825
E
television~
   This television is covered in a very fine layer of dust, indicating that it
has not been turned on for some time though it is large and prominent in the
room.  
~
E
several family photos~
   These smiling portraits display a young man, and a woman holding a baby along
with four small children gathered around her.  The older girl and boy look to be
about seven, whereas the younger two girls are barely out of their toddler
years, one sucking contendedly on a dummy.  
~
E
cross-stitchings paintings~
   These little works of art are obviously amateur but nonetheless very pretty,
portrayals of flowers and landscapes are the main subject, with one elaborate
stitching of a tiger placed in clear view.  
~
S
#11834
A Homey Kitchen~
   Soft lamps fill the room with a gentle amber light, a red glow emanating from
the oven as the smells of fresh baking fill the air.  Long wooden counters stand
all the way around the room, a few plates stacked next to the metal sink.  A
large window looks out onto the back garden, the sound of gentle breezes
tinkling a windchime drifting through the house.  
~
118 d 0
D2
~
~
0 0 11833
D3
~
~
0 0 11835
S
#11835
An Attached Dining Room~
   A large round table stands in the center of the room, six chairs and a
highchair pulled around it.  Floral patterned walls are almost completely
covered up with the drawings done by little children, the odd smudge or little
handprint darkening the pale walls.  Golden light streams from the overhead
hanging lamps, an open window in the northern door displaying a beautiful view
of the garden.  
~
118 d 0
D0
~
~
0 0 11837
D1
~
~
0 0 11834
D3
~
~
0 0 11836
S
#11836
An Empty Garage~
   Dark and damp, silver cobwebs flutter silently in the corners like flickering
ghosts.  There is not much here but concrete floor and wooden walls, a few dusty
pieces of broken furniture discarded and left to rot in the shadows.  The air is
musty and chill, the low moaning of the wind echoing forlonly along the bare
walls.  
~
118 ad 0
D1
~
~
0 0 11835
S
#11837
A Large Flowering Garden~
   Fully abloom, this garden is ripe with the scents of blossoming flowers and
fruits, the sweet smell of honeysuckle and gooseberries ebbing and flowing with
the breeze.  A row of bright yellow daffodils dance innocently to the east like
golden bursts of sunfire, dark red roses spreading like a wound to the west,
scarlet petals dripping slowly onto the ground as the flowers wilt.  
~
118 0 1
D0
~
~
0 0 11838
D2
~
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0 0 11835
S
#11838
A Treehouse Camp~
   Crumbling bark and rustling leaves surround this little enclosure.  Once a
mighty tree, there is little now left but a hollow shell, slow decay beginning
to claim even this.  Old blankets have been fastened to some of the breaking
branches, coloured chalk pictures drawn here and there on the wood, and a large
bundle of leaves carpets the ground, obviously meant to make this little
treecamp more comfortable.  
~
118 d 0
D2
~
~
0 0 11837
S
T 11866
#11839
On the Roof of the Garage~
   The roofing is black and sticky with fresh-laid tar, feathers stuck here and
there where unfortunate birds have tried to land.  All around, the rooftops of
little brick houses can be seen, wisps of smoke unfurling lazily in the crisp
air.  Distant smokestacks rise high above the horizon, the twinkling of car
headlights passing through the shadowy air like shooting stars.  
~
118 0 1
D1
   This large wooden window looks as though it is normally propped open, chips
of paint peeling off the window frame around.  
~
window~
1 0 11826
S
#11840
A Cluttered Front Porch~
   A small closet stands to the west, packed full with hanging jackets and coats
of various sizes.  Scattered shoes in various states of disrepair lie kicked
about, pieces of tape sticking out here and there from the more ragged ones,
streaks of mud and dirt darkening the scuffed floor.  
~
118 d 0
D1
   This large door has been painted with a thick layer of black paint, making it
seem more like a yawning hole than a doorway.  A layer of sticky tape has been
fastened all the way around it, sealing even the tiny gap that links the inside
to outside. ~
blackdoor~
1 0 11824
D3
~
~
0 0 11841
S
#11841
The Livingroom~
   Light grey carpet has been worn almost bare and black where the constant
passage of dirty feet has left its mark.  The wallpapered wall is stained with
the oily marks of handprints and is made to look even dingier by the lack of
proper lighting, just a dim yellow glow illuminating the place.  
~
118 d 0
D1
~
~
0 0 11840
D2
~
~
0 0 11842
D3
~
~
0 0 11844
D4
~
~
0 0 11862
S
#11842
The Livingroom~
   The flickering blare of a television set fills the room with a steady barrage
of noise and light.  The walls and carpet are dimmed with more than just shadow,
disrepair and neglect leaving them worn and filthy.  Pieces of food and mud are
mingled together and tangled disgustingly in the unravelling fabric of the
floor.  
~
118 d 0
D0
~
~
0 0 11841
D3
~
~
0 0 11843
S
#11843
The Office~
   The wall to the north has been crudely formed from wooden panelling, nailed
together to form a temporary kind of barrier between this room and the next.  
Three desks stand against the walls, each holding various pieces of electronic
equipment and stationary supplies.  
~
118 d 0
D1
~
~
0 0 11842
S
#11844
A Messy Kitchen~
   A three-way lamp holder flickers here, two of the bulbs removed so that only
one lights the room.  The floor is sticky with some sort of food residue,
various dried and mouldy pieces scattered about the place.  Even large objects
have been kicked to the perimeters of the room, empty cereal boxes and souring
milk cartons, pencils, hairbrushes, and cutlery all jumbled together with the
dirt.  
~
118 d 0
D1
~
~
0 0 11841
D3
~
~
0 0 11845
D5
~
~
0 0 11851
S
#11845
A Messy Kitchen~
   A vile smell fills the air, like rotting fish and a thick slime covers the
sink and soggy dishclothes alike.  Dirty kitchen plates are stacked in fungating
piles or simply dropped on the floor in places, pieces of broken ceramic brushed
to the sides amidst rusty streaks of blood.  
~
118 d 0
D1
~
~
0 0 11844
D2
~
~
0 0 11846
S
#11846
A Mud-slicked Back Porch~
   A damp musty smell hangs in the air, dry and fresh mud caked all over the
floor, partially trodden into the dumped coats here.  Bits of dead grass and
leaves lie liberally about the room, almost as if it were more outdoors than in.
~
118 cd 0
D0
~
~
0 0 11845
D3
~
~
0 0 11847
S
#11847
A Massive Garden~
   A little concrete pathway leads to the east and the small porch there, long
grasses dried brown by the dry climate.  Only the flourishing yellow heads of
dandelions brighten the place with colour.  
~
118 0 2
D0
~
~
0 0 11848
D1
~
~
0 0 11846
D3
~
~
0 0 11850
S
#11848
A Massive Garden~
   A rusty toolshed stands here, blocked up with various pieces of equipment and
broken bicycles.  The grasses too seem stained with the colour of bleeding
metal, the copper colour making the place seem even more dry and desert-like.  
~
118 0 2
D2
~
~
0 0 11847
D3
~
~
0 0 11849
S
T 11866
#11849
A Massive Garden~
   Young trees are just beginning to flourish here, frail branches waving
uncertainly in the air, tiny seedlings and leaves wafting dreamily about.  The
hard ground is slightly cracked, blistering with dryness benath the thick matted
carpet of dead and dying grass.  
~
118 0 2
D1
~
~
0 0 11848
D2
~
~
0 0 11850
S
T 11866
#11850
By the Gazebo~
   A beautiful wooden gazebo stands to the south, a large house standing further
off to the east surrounded by flat brown grasses.  Few flowers grow here, only
scattered weeds and a few dark shrubs, most of the land too dry to support much
growth.  
~
118 0 2
D0
~
~
0 0 11849
D1
~
~
0 0 11847
D2
~
~
0 0 11872
S
#11851
In the Basement~
   Cool white walls enclose this room, greyed with the markings of children's
handprints and smudged crayon colours.  Thin grey carpeting covers this whole
open area, the large room extending off to the north and to the east.  Pieces of
food have scattered down from the stairs to the south, sticky black masses of
unidentifiable substance staining the floor.  
~
118 d 0
D0
~
~
0 0 11853
D1
~
~
0 0 11857
D3
~
~
0 0 11852
D4
~
~
0 0 11844
S
#11852
A Furnace Room~
   The floor here is hard and unfinished, the jagged surface flickering with
dark shadows from the furnace flame that dances here.  Smooth metal panelling
contains the fire, a small grid allowing the light and heat to fill the room,
large pipes carrying the warmth to the rest of the house.  
~
118 d 0
D1
~
~
0 0 11851
S
#11853
In the Basement~
   The air is chill here, an uncomfortable feeling of lingering presence
permeating the air.  Dark, sticky stains blacken the carpet, piles and piles of
dirty laundry scattered about.  The smell of must and mould fills the place, and
some other disgusting scent, metallic and nauseating.  
~
118 d 0
D0
~
~
0 0 11855
D1
~
~
0 0 11856
D2
~
~
0 0 11851
D3
~
~
0 0 11854
S
#11854
A Girl's Bedroom~
   Cement walls have been painted white here, although the paint looks almost as
if it has been rubbed away in places, leaving the cold stone-grey surface bare.
Shelving along the walls hold various little stuffed animals and toys, as well
as a plastic radio that crackles as it plays some old, worn tape of panpipe
music.  A window on the western wall lets in a cool draft, wafting away a strong
ammonia and chlorine smell, and a subtler metallic one.  The carpet is light in
places, contrasting noticeably with the darker patches of dirt as if it had been
bleached in areas, and a streak of bloodied fingerprints smears the eastern
wall.  
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#11855
A Cold Bathroom~
   This little bathroom is almost unbearably cold and damp feeling.  The hard
linoleum floor is stained with different blends of disgusting looking
substances, and the room stinks as if it has never been cleaned.  The flickering
light strip has had all the light bulbs but one removed, the dim glow mercifully
casting much of the sight here in shadow.  
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#11856
A Makeshift Bedroom~
   This roughly made bedroom is actually part of the larger, open basement.  A
crude structure of wood panelling and hanging blankets separates the small
squarish area from the rest of the room, allowing for some privacy and seclusion
although no doors or solid walls seal it off.  A television set flickers dimly
in the shadows, unwatched but left to buzz continually, as if there was a need
to fill the place with constant noise.  
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#11857
A Dimly-lit Sitting Room~
   The walls here are rougly panelled with wood, giving it a somewhat cozy feel
despite the coldness of the hard flooring.  This appears to be a kind of reading
area for children, a few cushions lie strewn about, as well as several well-used
children's books, and an old television set buzzes quietly to itself.  
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#11858
The Crawl-space~
   The ceiling dips very low here, just high enough for a small child to walk
whilst stooping.  Several thick wooden beams run crisscrossed along the ceiling,
supporting the floor above, and metal heating and water pipes run like veins in
and out of the structure.  
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#11859
Storage in the Crawl-space~
   A single broken lightbulb hangs here, pieces of sharp glass scattered along
the freezing floor.  A pingpong table has been turned on its side to separate
this half of the crawl-space from the other.  This side seemingly dedicated to
the storage of various items and foods.  
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#11860
A Play Area in the Crawl-space~
   The concrete walls have been painted bright white here, making the space look
a little more cheery despite the coldness.  Hand-drawn cartoon characters
decorate most of the surfaces, various toys lying scattered about or set up in
various stages of play.  
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#11861
A Play Area in the Crawl-space~
   A large metal pole stands in the center of this room, supporting the network
of wooden beams overhead.  A low thrumming sound vibrates through the whole
place as heat and water flow throuh the many pipes to the rest of the house.  
It is very dark in this corner of the room, the brightness of the toys and
cartoon drawings contrasting with the sinister feel of the shadows.  
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#11862
A Dark Hallway~
   A large jagged hole gapes in the eastern wall, and the railing has been
pulled from its place and left dangling at the side of the stairs.  The carpet
is thick and padded but beginning to fray in places, exposing sharp nails
beneath.  
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   A dark door is attached crookedly with metal hinges, several slashes carved
through the surface; exposing the pale inner wood like glowing wounds.  
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#11863
A Little Book Closet~
   This tiny closet is stacked with shelves as high as the ceiling, a vague
smell of must and mould wafting in the otherwise stagnant air.  Yellowing and
torn books are strewn haphazardly here and there, most covered with a thick
layer of cobwebs and dust.  
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   A dark door is attached crookedly with metal hinges, several slashes carved
through the surface; exposing the pale inner wood like glowing wounds.  
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#11864
A Filthy Bathroom~
   The floor looks as though it used to be blue tiles, a disgusting yellow
grunge making it appear more green and filling the air with a revolting acrid
smell.  The toilet and counters look as though they have never been cleaned,
ugly stains and sticky grime covering almost every surface.  
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#11865
A Dark Hallway~
   A single lightbulb flickers quietly here without a light shade, the stark
ripples of light contrasting with the dark shadows that creep in from the rest
of the surroundings.  Streaked with grime, it is hard to separate the darkness
of the walls from the dirt.  
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#11866
A Boy's Bedroom~
   One wall of this room has been painted a deep navy blue, glow-in-the-dark
stickers of stars and planets liberally decorating it, and a space-themed border
runs around the top of the walls.  Scattered lego bricks are embedded into the
grey carpet, various lego spacecraft in the works or completed, hanging from
invisible thread and lego stands.  
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#11867
Their Room~
   A large double bed stands in the center of the room, covered with slippery
quilts the deep colour of fresh blood.  Dark wooden furniture accessorizes the
rest of the room, piles of dirty laundry strewn all over the floor and draped
over the various furnishings.  
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#11868
A Small Private Bathroom~
   Small and cramped, this little bathroom looks as though it has been sabotaged
by one of the resident children.  Bright red nail polish has been used to paint
a glaring @RX@n on almost every surface visible.  The smeared mirror, the dirty
walls, the yellowing toilet; all marked irreversibly with the same angry sign.
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#11869
The Bunkbed Room~
   A horrible smell of souring milk and unwashed bedclothes is strong in the
air, the lighting dim and grey where most of the lightbulbs have been removed,
only one remaining in its socket.  The room is long and wide, filled with as
many beds and dressers as it can hold, what little remaining floorspace filled
with dirty laundry and piles of rubbish.  
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#11870
The Bunkbed Room~
   Large ugly stains spread along the wallpapered walls, a combination of slimy
moisture and moulds that are beginning to thrive off the dampness and
sugar-backed papering.  The wall appears cracked beneath, a long split working
its way up to the ceiling where a pretty unicorn border contrasts the ugly
darkness of the rest of the room.  
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T 11869
#11871
Under the Bed~
   This small space is neatly concealed from the outside world, bed above and
grey carpet below, the gap around blocked on side by a wall and covered with
hanging blankets on the other.  Everything seems suspended and silent here, only
the occasional flicker of a creeping insect running across the floor, and the
creaking of footsteps seems to disturb the stillness.  The only way to get out
seems to be to crawl through the small gap.  
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#11872
Inside the Gazebo~
   This rosy coloured gazebo is fenced around with pretty lattice-work, five
posts supporting the domed hexagonal roof.  Various climbing flowers crawl up
the sides, most of them drying in the heat, filling the air with a condensed
perfume scent.  
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#11873
A Girl's Bedroom~
   @CMost noticeable is the streak on the eastern wall, suddenly transformed
into a bright phosphorescent blue, shining almost blindingly as if the fingers
had smeared radioactive liquid instead of the original substance.  It is not the
only area that is glowing however, much of the wall covered in faded blue
splotches or perhaps more disturbingly, smudged letters and words.  The
naturally grey carpet is now luminous blue, brighter splashes here and there as
if some glowing paintball gun had been liberally used to decorate the place.  
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#11874
On the Tip of a Hill~
   The ground here is made of pale pink rock, droplets of dew condensing and
trickling along the grassless ground, making it glisten and shine even more.  
The surface slopes gently upward to the south, curving again abruptly down so
that only horizon can be seen.  
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#11875
On the Tip of a Hill~
   The soft beige stone here has been worn until it is completely smooth, giving
it an almost purposefully polished appearance.  The gently curving surfaces are
flawless and almost reflective, covered in a fine sheen of moisture.  
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#11876
A Sloping Ridge~
   A prominent crest curves around from the east to the west, a deep purplish
colour veining through the rock as though mineral rich waters once ran in
rivulets here, the tinted surface eroded until glossy and flawless.  
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#11877
A Sloping Ridge~
   The land slants upward gently, only to slope deeply downward toward the
south, rosy hues of purple mixing with the cool grey.  Splotches of deeper
colour blossom here and there, permanent stains on the smooth stony canvas.  
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#11878
A Sloping Ridge~
   The rock becomes deep maroon in colour here, encrustations of salt powdering
its surface as if brine water flowed through here at some point.  Perfectly
eroded, the chalk-like blemishes are all that spoil the smoothness, dulling the
natural shine of the stone.  
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#11879
A Sloping Ridge~
   Deep purple stone rises gently before slanting steeply down to the south
here, a faint vibration throbbing through the rock from some unseen source.  A
feeling of heat rises in the air, the very surface of the stone hot to the touch
as if warmed from within.  
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#11880
A Grave Plain~
   The ground here is level and unblemished, fine soil ribbed slightly where the
breeze has stirred it.  No grass, rocks, or other features of any kind can be
seen, just the ground untouched and bare like a vast sandy canvas.  
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#11881
A Grave Plain~
   Flat and unmarked, the land stands blankly all around like some massive piece
of unused parchment.  Void of all plantlife and rockery, the only things
noticeable are the slight ripples that work through the fine earth with each
breeze.  
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#11882
A Grave Plain~
   Tawny-coloured prarie stretches far to the north, an unbroken canvas of
smooth, pale soil.  Gentle heat wafts from all around, a thick muggy humidity
lingering in the air and coating everything in sight with a subtle sheen.  
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#11883
Dark Grasses~
   Dark soil is spread in furrows here, tall black grasses standing unyielding
and stubborn against the breezes, almost more like the spines of cacti than any
green flora.  A deep shadow shrouds the place in gloom, the atmosphere clinging
and moist.  
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#11884
Dark Grasses~
   The sandy soil is veined and crinkled like a withering autumn leaf, just as
crisp and dry though the surrounding air is hot and humid.  Thick black grasses
stand rigidly, covered with a slick shine of moisture.  
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#11885
Dark Grasses~
   Tall bristly plant growths stand like black sentinels watching over the land,
stubbornly straining against the attempts of the breeze to move them.  Stifling
muggy air swirls aimlessly about, leaving glistening droplets on every surface.
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#11886
Dark Grasses~
   Long wiry grasses stand here and there, black and withered up like old trees,
too weary to stand tall.  The soft sandy soil is dark and ribbed, alive with the
dancing shadows of the swaying plant life.  
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#11887
Dark Grasses~
   Sinewy grasses stand stiffly here and there upon the brown ridged land,
glossy with moisture and shining like black stalactites of oil.  An oppressive
heat lingers in this place, a greasy film of wetness covering everything.  
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#11888
Dark Grasses~
   Tendrils of shadow sway and snake over the dark soil as the stiff grasses
bend reluctantly to the wafting air.  Sticky and claustrophobic, the damp
atmosphere seems to smother everything, filling the place with a tangy odour.  
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#11889
Dark Grasses~
   Bleak and sinister, only the weaving snake-like shadows of the coiled grasses
seem to infuse this place with any life.  Muggy and clinging the air seems
almost to coat everything with slime.  
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#11890
Dark Grasses~
   Dark, gloomy land stretches around, gently rippled by the wandering air.  
Sinewy grasses whisper mournfully, bent and stiff as though aging black ghosts
that haunt the place.  
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#11891
A Grave Plain~
   Bland, unbroken land continues on to the north, shades of soft taupe
glistening and stirring gently as the currents of air move, warmer air rising
from the ground itself as if some heat source lay somewhere far beneath.  
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#11892
A Grave Plain~
   Natural landscape stretches out widely here, fine, fawn-coloured soil spread
like gently rippled icing over the flat terrain.  A subtle heat stirs the air,
making it shimmer and shift slightly as though part of some mirage.  
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#11893
A Grave Plain~
   Soft sandy ground levels out here, stretching far to the south in one
continuous plane.  The air is warm and humid, the sticky atmosphere smelling
vaguely of salt as if this were at the side of some ocean, though there is no
sound of waves to be heard.  
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#11894
How Perceptive Are You?~
Count the F's in the following text, try to read through it only once:

FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE-
SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF-
IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS...

Once you have counted them all, type look next
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How many F's did you get?

The answer is that there are 6 :)

Most people only count three as the brain does not process the F in the word of

PS. if you are really stuck, type LOOK TWO, to see exactly where the F's are
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@y@RF@yINISHED @RF@yILES ARE THE RE-
SULT O@RF@y YEARS O@RF@y SCIENTI@RF@y-
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#11895
By a Gentle Stream~
   A babbling stream curves gently around here, the glassy surface broken with
smooth pebbles and the falling petals from nearby trees.  Clear mountain breezes
wash cleanly over the land, filling the atmosphere with a peaceful, serene
feeling; a beautiful jagged view of the mountainsides spreading out below.  
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#11896
A Quiet Place~
   Warm and softly dim, nothing here can be made out into any solid shape or
form.  All around, distant watery colours and murmuring sounds fade and grow,
all the world pulsing as if a giant heart beat.  Everything of the normal world
becomes jaded and still, only a vague awareness lingering of the ability to
'awaken'.
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#11897
A Quiet Place~
   Warm and softly dim, nothing here can be made out into any solid shape or
form.  All around, distant watery colours and murmuring sounds fade and grow,
all the world pulsing as if a giant heart beat.  Everything of the normal world
becomes jaded and still, only a vague awareness lingering of the ability to
'awaken'.
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#11899
A Street Corner~
   This long grey street is wet with puddles from the nearly constant rain here,
the splashing sound of cars driving past and the cooing of pigeons as they
flutter overhead almost all there is to be heard.  It seems mostly deserted, the
few people to be seen scurrying quickly about, faces down as they rush to their
destinations.  All seems dim and dreary, the only warmth is the subtle glow of
light coming from a shop to the east.  
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