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The Curse of the Antique Book

Setting: Emilia's aunt's house in a small village, late at night.

Emilia and her family had been staying at her aunt's house for a few days now, ever since the cursed antique book had followed her home from the store. The atmosphere was tense and everyone was on edge, afraid that the book would somehow find its way into their new home.

Late one night, Emilia found herself unable to sleep. She crept out of her room and made her way to the living room, where she found her aunt sitting in an armchair, staring out the window.

"Can't sleep either?" Emilia asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Her aunt looked up, her eyes haunted. "No," she replied, her voice strained. "I keep thinking about that book."

Emilia felt a shiver run down her spine. "Do you think it's really cursed?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Her aunt nodded, her face grim. "I've heard stories about that book, Emilia. It's said to be the source of all evil. Those who touch it are cursed for life."

Emilia's heart pounded in her chest. "But what can we do?" she asked, feeling helpless.

Her aunt took a deep breath, as if steeling herself. "There is one thing we can try," she said, her voice low. "But it's dangerous. We'll need to find someone who knows how to break a curse."

Emilia's eyes widened with hope. "Do you know anyone like that?" she asked, feeling a glimmer of optimism.

Her aunt shook her head. "No, but I know where we might find someone. There's an old woman who lives in the woods. She's said to have powers beyond our understanding. She might be able to help us."

Emilia felt a thrill of excitement mixed with fear. "What do we have to lose?" she asked, her voice determined.

Her aunt smiled grimly. "Only our souls."

As they set out into the dark woods, Emilia couldn't help but wonder if they were doing the right thing. But she knew that they had no other choice. The cursed book had to be stopped, no matter the cost.

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