Eki shut the big wooden door firmly behind her. The old air inside the secret room felt like it was wrapping around them tight. Kunle had difficulty with the tinderbox, but finally, sparks caught on the dry wood pieces. One candle flickered to life with a sputter, casting dancing shadows over old books and forgotten treasures.
They return to Olumide mansion, a place before it felt like home but now it seems creepy and strange. The failure to reach Dapo was a big worry for them, together with always being afraid of those men in black chasing them and an angry spirit troubling their thoughts.
"We must know what the secret word is," Eki spoke softly, her voice nearly lost in the sound of crackling fire. "It is important for calming the spirit and breaking the curse."
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