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The audio begins with the soft echo of footsteps echoing down a hallway, approaching the listener. The sound of keys jingling can be heard as they are retrieved from a pocket. The distinct metallic clinks of the keys are followed by the insertion of one into a lock. The initial resistance gives way to a pleasing click, indicating that the door has been unlocked. Next, there's the creak of an apartment door gradually swinging open. Its hinges squeak as it's fully opened, creating an echo that travels down the hallway. The apartment's interior comes to life with familiar, quiet sounds, giving a sense of a lived-in space. After a brief pause, the door is pulled back into place. The sound of its edge scraping against the carpet is evident. The closing crescendos into a solid thud. The locking mechanism clicks as the key is turned, providing closure. The jingle of keys being put away signals the end, leaving the hallway in its original quiet state
