The Pale Door
The air in the Hall of Records tasted of iron and old dust. You stood before the desk. The desk was oak. It was heavy. You were not heavy. You were small. "State your name," the Clerk said. "Thomas Bradshaw," you said. "State your purpose." "I seek the Ledger of Names." The Clerk did not look up. His pen moved. Scratch, scratch, scratch. The sound was like dry leaves. "You know the cost," he...
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