A Careful Examination
Lily began by carefully examining her surroundings. The attic was bare, but there was a small window on one side, just large enough for her to possibly squeeze through. But it was high, and she would need something to stand on to reach it. She anxiously glanced around, hoping to find something that could aid her escape.
An Unexpected Discovery
As she was searching, she stumbled upon a loose floorboard. Upon prying it open, she discovered a secret compartment underneath, filled with old newspapers and a small, wooden box. Lily couldn’t help but feel a sense of hope, an unexpected ray of light in her desperate situation. Inside the box, she found a set of old, rusty keys.