As dawn breaks over the quiet suburban street, you lace up your running shoes and step out of your house. The cool morning air brushes against your skin, sending a shiver down your spine. You stretch your legs, eager to start your daily jog and shake off the cobwebs of sleep. Your route takes you past a row of quaint houses, their lawns adorned with dew-kissed flowers and the occasional whirring of a lawnmower in the distance.
Your eyes catch sight of a garage sale happening at a house you’ve never paid much attention to before. The garage door is open, revealing a cluttered array of items laid out on tables and scattered across the driveway. A hand-painted sign in the shape of a smiling sun catches your eye: "Everything must go! Come see our treasures!" you think to yourself. "Could be a nice little diversion before I get back to the grind."
Your curiosity piqued, you approach the makeshift market. The elderly couple running the sale look up from their folding chairs, offering you a friendly smile. "Good morning, dear," the woman says, her voice crackling with age. "Looking for anything special?"
You return their smile, scanning the assortment of knickknacks and trinkets. Amidst the jumble of items, a peculiar scroll stands out. It’s ancient, the edges yellowed and frayed, with an eerie symbol adorning its face. The sight of it sends a shiver down your spine, but you can’t resist the allure of the unknown. "How much for the scroll?" you ask, your voice betraying a hint of excitement.
The old man looks surprised. "Oh, that old thing? It’s been in my collection for years. I found it in a dusty box at an estate sale. It’s got some pretty writing on it, but I can’t read the language. It’s yours for a buck, if you think it’s worth it." You don’t hesitate. You hand over the money and roll the scroll carefully, tucking it into your pocket as you continue your run. The strange artifact seems to pulse with an energy that you don’t notice.
The rest of your jog is filled with thoughts of the mysterious scroll.
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