“Look closely,” Alanah said. “It’s a happy face.” “Huh?” Derek squinted. He could vaguely see that the missing chunks formed something that may have resembled a happy face—but that was only if he were looking specifically for it. It wasn’t something he would ever come across and think of a happy face. “If you say so…” he said. “I was young,” Alanah said. “I was young and alone. I was only thirteen when I was chased and fell down here. Of course, I would seek something that made the horror just a little…less.” “Oh…” Derek muttered. “I’m sorry…” “It’s fine,” Alanah said. “Now…if this is the wall
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