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The audio begins with the haunting echo of footsteps approaching an old, weather-beaten shed. The sound of the gravel crunching underfoot paints a vivid picture of a quiet, isolated location. As the steps near, the wooden door of the shed creaks in the wind, hinting at years of neglect and disuse. The next sound is the distinct clinking of a metal object. The sound is unmistakable; it is the sound of a lock being handled. The lock's metallic rasp against the wooden door suggests age and a lack of maintenance. It's a padlock, the kind that's been used for decades, and the rusted state of the lock is evident in the grating sound it produces as it is manipulated. The tension builds as the key is inserted into the lock. The rusted innards of the lock groan in protest, resisting the intrusion. After a moment of struggle, there's the satisfying click of the lock mechanism giving way. The pad
