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　　You immediately went inside the bedroom as soon as you heard the front door open and close. Finally, you heard that eerie, joyful hum accompanied by those tapping noises. You didn`t expect that such fear-inducing noise would make you feel less anxious if it was loud.

　　The sight of the key and a notebook with big, bold letters saying "Lone Man`s Diary" written on the cover quickly presented itself on the bedside table.Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.

　　You were about to snatch the key when you realized that the tapping noise gradually became softer.

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　　Get the key and run outside the room -- Page 240

　　Grab the diary then hide inside the closet -- Page 219

　　Hide under the bed -- Page 239