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it a random cipher.
Clara knew better.
Her father always hummed when he worked late into the night.
A melancholy classical piece by Schubert.
Nocturne in E-flat major.
Her fingers moved over the etched brass keys.
E-flat.
G.
B-flat.
C.
For one suspended moment, nothing happened.
Then the vault emitted a deep, resonant melodic chime from within its belly.
It sounded continue reading …
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