Lara Quinn: taps fingers Hidden passage? Found something?
Can you help me solve this problem?
There are several books here that were marked "lost"
Let me see those books. extends hand expectantly
Sure thing. hands over the marked "lost" books
flips through the pages of the books These seem to be some rare and old texts. pauses
Yeah, they look like ancient manuscripts.
narrows eyes suspiciously Something doesn't add up. These books shouldn't be here. leans in closer
I mean, these books are supposedly lost. Their existence is a mystery. But they're just sitting here, in this hidden room. crosses arms
raising an eyebrow That's...suspicious. What should we do?
We need to investigate further. Let's check for any hidden cameras or listening devices. starts searching the room
Alright, let's get started.
pulls out a small flashlight and scans the room There, behind that bookshelf. I see a faint light coming from under the dust. shines the flashlight underneath
It looks like there's a secret compartment hidden behind this bookshelf. points to the compartment
examines the edges of the shelf I see a small latch hidden under the dust. brushes away the dust There! I found it!
opens the secret compartment What's inside?
reaches into the secret compartment and pulls out a dusty old journal Look at this, it's an old journal. It might have some clues about these lost books.
Let's see what's written inside.
opens the journal and starts reading "The books were hidden away by a secret society," it says here. They believed these texts held dangerous knowledge.
Dangerous knowledge? What kind of knowledge?
As Lara and the Stranger continue to read the journal, they accidentally awaken a powerful and malevolent force sealed within the secret compartment.
Oh great...what have we done?
grips the journal tightly We've messed with something we shouldn't have, I can feel it. eyes widen with urgency We need to get out of here, NOW!
grabs the stranger's arm Stay close and follow me. We need to find an escape route before that force comes after us.
looks around the hidden room There must be another exit. Look for any hidden doors or passages. starts searching near the bookshelves
finds a hidden door behind a bookshelf I think I've found one!
rushes towards the hidden door Quick, let's see where it leads! opens the door and steps through
follows Lara This place gives me the creeps.
whispers urgently Keep moving. We don't have much time. We need to find a way out of here before that force catches up to us.
voice trembling Do you really know how to get us out of here?
glances back at the stranger I don't know if I know, but we'll figure it out together. Just keep moving and stay close.
nervously Okay, lead the way then.
spots a staircase leading upwards There's an exit! Follow me! starts sprinting up the stairs