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Submitted to Contest #212
Brian Hawthorne was an ordinary man with an extraordinary fascination for mysteries. He had always been drawn to enigmatic tales, from deciphering ancient codes to exploring abandoned places with histories shrouded in uncertainty. His cozy home was a testament to his love for the arcane, shelves filled with worn volumes and curious artifacts. One brisk autumn afternoon, Brian returned from his daily stroll through the nearby woods to find his quaint mailbox slightly ajar. Tucked between the usual assortment of bills and advertisements lay ...
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