![]() He was sure that the other children sensed his fear among their own. He tried to forge his courage, but failed. ![]() ![]() William grabbed the key his knuckles shaking violently. Reluctantly, she got up, and stood to the side with the rest of the children. The girl fell her wet hair soaked the cold ground. "Out of the way! I'll open the door," he commanded, trying to sound brave as he caught his breath. The children parted like the Red Sea as William stumbled through them and pushed the girl to the side. She briefly hesitated, as her heart swelled with guilt. The girl who reminded them about Margot stepped forward, her hands trembling as she took the key and reached out to the doorknob. The leftover rain from the children's hair continued to fall to the floor, creating puddles around them. ![]() He held his hand out, desperately trying to find someone to open the door. Most of them could only wear their wooly jackets their clothes from earlier were soaked sponges.The air was thick with a mixed scent of rainwater and gravel compressed inside the tunnel.Ī boy rummaged through his pocket and grabbed the silver key tucked inside. The trembling children stood in silence in front of the closet inside the cave as their shivering bodies hurdled together. ![]()
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