Hello, writer's here! I wanted to thank you all who made their way to the very end! I'm happy to have you!
This 'Version 2' should be read after the "Intermission" chapter. I wrote this variant for the time when I decide to write the Sequel of this story. But in case if I don't ever decide to - the 'Version 1' should be the final! But don't go too far - I'm working on the Prequel right now, and very soon will start posting it - - so subscribe not to miss it! Thank you all for your attention and for being with me!
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The vibration stopped, the dark haze that had begun to thicken dispersed, revealing a view of the stone pedestal. Mayerson eagerly stepped out from behind the desk, on which a huge old leather-bound book lay, and pulled the wide hood of the gray robe off his head.
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