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AS SOON AS THE LADDER hit the copper wire, an arc of power ripped through it into the water. The lights dimmed and the ladder was forcefully ejected backwards, nearly hitting Sam as it flew past and crashed against the opposing wall.
Unsure what, if any, damage had been done by the brief connection, Sam had an idea to create the circuit again and keep the ladder in place this time. He grabbed the mop from the corner and placed the wet braided cords of the mop against the ladder balanced vertically in front of him. Sam moved his hands back towards the end of the wooden handle, being careful to keep the ladder balanced. He took a deep breath and slowly pushed the ladder forward, finally pushing hard with the mop once the ladder hit the live wire. There was another crackling sound as an
