CHAPTER 17. The Woman In The Painting

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  Stepping up on the stairs leading to the fifth and final floor I felt an eery chill run through my body.   The oakwood staircase was cleaned and shining as though someone maintained them frequently.   It didn't look like a floor that was off limits so then why was it?   Looking back to make sure I wasn’t spotted I continued up the stairs. There was a red satin covered chain that hung from rail to rail explicitly telling people to not step further. I ducked under it, probably against my better judgment.   ’Is this a good idea?’ Clara asked me with a shake in her worried voice.   Probably not but who could it hurt?   There were two double doors and one single, all of them locked. I pressed harder trying to open it but it wouldn't budge and there was no chance I'd get in there without

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