THE LOCK AND THE NOOSE

The gurgling sounds from behind Mr. Craig's door grew louder and more frightening.

Marvin, Kelly, and Mason stood frozen for a moment, as fear spread across their faces.

"We need to do something! How do we open this door?" Marvin said, as his voice was tense.

Kelly’s face was pale, her hands started shaking as she held onto her crutches. She looked around, confused and panicked.

"I… I don’t know," she stammered. "The spare key to the room is with Momma, and Mr. Craig usually has the master key to all the rooms."

The air was thick with worry, and each passing second felt like an eternity. Finally, Mason spoke up. "I could run to Momma’s shop and tell her we need the spare key."

Kelly looked at him, with hope flickering in her eyes. "Yes, Mason! Go to Momma’s shop, now! Hurry!" She urged him, her voice was shaking.

Without another word, Mason turned and dashed out of the house, running as fast as he could toward the sewing shop.

As the sound of Mason’s footsteps faded, Kelly’s worry g
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