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Trapped [Escape Challenge]

Antique bookshelves line two walls of the musty office. Behind me, the door, before me, a nearly-bare wall. An empty desk faces me, vacant drawers already open, its chair resting on its side. Two paintings hang behind the desk, perfectly straight. They seem to be mildly yellowed pages of some old biology tome, the brown ink of the descriptions of the pictured plants fades into the page.

The chandelier, a single bulb encased in a green orb, draws quite a bit of attention. The ball is decorated with gold, and fine lines intertwine across its surface. A small gold hinge graces the bottom. The decoration lends a dappled effect to the rest of the office, heavy with gorgeous books bound in leather- a multitude of age-dulled colors.

I step forward, glad that no one has removed the books. A low sound behind me draws my attention, and I turn quickly. The door is shut, and a key clicks in the old fashioned lock. I run to the door, seize the knob, ornate green and gold, but it will not budge.

How will I ever get out?

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Trapped [Escape Challenge]
OrangeOreos
Posted 6 months ago

Oh no!

Talk about difficult!
Trapped [Escape Challenge]
THX 0477
Posted 6 months ago

Lovely images. Sounds like a perfect setting for Sherlock Holmes adventure.
LoA
Trapped [Escape Challenge]
flute faerie
Posted 6 months ago

Oh dear! How is she going to escape!
Trapped [Escape Challenge]
THX 0477
Posted 6 months ago

Sequel attempted. I tried to use at least the possibilities you seemed to hint at for an escape, as well as putting it into some larger context. Perhaps I was over-ambitious. Great set-up.
Trapped [Escape Challenge]
Russell Ruffino
Posted 6 months ago

Excellent, I was slightly worried there might not be enough space to come up with what I was hoping but this fits the bill.