A nerve-wracking descent
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Andrew descended slowly, his hands gripping the rope with white-knuckled intensity. The silence was absolute, broken only by the occasional creak of the rope. Bob’s faint voice offered encouragement, but Andrew stayed focused on his careful, deliberate movements. Each step down felt like a small victory against the overwhelming darkness.
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