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Family Quest

Bill had something to be very proud of. His family history consisted of many men who have died trying to complete a seemingly impossible mission, and Bill has just reached the point that none of his preceding family had reached, the home stretch. He was about to accomplish his family quest.

Bill grasped the edge of the cliff and hoisted his frail body up. He was exhausted and covered with dirt. He stood up and stared at the giant golden doors protruding from the side of a seemingly solid mountain. He pulled a document from his back pocket and read the directions very carefully. He then slowly approached the doors and began running his finger along the engraved design. Before long, there was a loud rumbling noise and the doors slowly opened.

Behind the doors there is complete darkness. Bill starts to step forward when a man walks out, with extravagant rich clothes and a solid gold scepter.
“It’s about time.” The man said to Bill.

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