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2023-09-21 19:00:05It was late at night when Liam finally arrived at his apartment. It had been quite some time since he had last been here. The place was in disarray, covered in a thick layer of dust that seemed to have settled during his absence.
Liam sighed as he looked at his hand, which he had just run across a nearby table. The dust clung to his skin, leaving a trail of grimy residue. He knew that before he could truly rest, he needed to clean up his apartment. It was a small, dimly lit space, but it was his haven, and he couldn't bear to see it in such a neglected state.
With determination in his eyes, Liam set to work. He fetched a broom and dustpan from a corner, and the rhythmic swish of the broom against the floor filled the room. The soft glow of a single, flickering bulb overhead cast eerie shadows as he moved from one corner to another.
The cleaning process was a slow and meticulous one. Liam wiped away cobwebs that had gathered in the corners, dusted off shelves, an
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