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Weekly Contest #338
The candles drip wax onto the tin plate beneath it. Lucas leaned back, his chair creaking, and rubbed his face. The stubble on his chin scratched at his hands but he ignored it. Several stacks of books of multiple volumes spread around him. Taking a break, Lucas observed the library ceiling above him. High arches and intricate spirals could not distract him. Not today. The library was quiet, maybe a handful of people occupied the corners in the large, imposing room. Thankfully, the university library was affiliated with the hospital he rese...
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