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Fictional story · FC-S29

The Door Stays a Door

A caretaker suggests a better lock. A teacher suggests boredom.

Format: Short story

Archive section: forge-city

District: Old Circuit

Location: Discontinued stair

Reading time: 3 minutes

Tone: Boundary

A fictional narrative within Callizto Dark Symphony.

“Better lock,” the caretaker said.

“Then they’ll photograph the lock,” Oren said.

“Policy.”

“Boredom is a policy. Try it.”

The caretaker, who had worked in the building when it was two other things, nodded once.

He oiled the hinge instead.

The door opened like a door, for neighbors, and not like an exhibit.

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  • Forge City Civic Network