Up the road came the sound of creaking wheels and then, a slow cloud of dust.

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Fascinated, she came into the shadows and ascended creaking steps, hesitating on each one.

她很好奇，带着咯吱声地一步步登上台阶，每一布都充满了犹豫。

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