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Ancient Secrets

Written for “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 56 words using these keywords.

riffraff, aerosol, wag, manuscript, bed, triangle

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Outside the asylum, an angry mob of riffraff grumbled about the old teacher’s mad obsession. Inside, Professor Ghorin sat on his bed, clutching a manuscript; the triangle design etched into his hand pulsed in the moonlight. Searching for answers, he sprayed an aerosol mist across mysterious symbols, ignoring the rabble-rousers who continued to wag their tongues.

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