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The door was open.

I hesitated halfway down the staircase, looking into the yawning cavern. Mom kept the door shut because you could see right into the room.

Soft reminders echoed in my ears.

“Close the door. I don’t want to see.”

“Close the door. I don’t want the reminder.”

“Close the door….just….close the door.”

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