The Staircase That Descended Upward
A Path That Chose Its Own Direction
Travelers encountered a staircase spiraling into the sky but descending with every step. Those who climbed felt themselves sinking into memories, into deeper layers of truth. At the bottom—though they had ascended—they found clarity they had sought all their lives. The staircase didn’t lead higher or lower; it led inward.
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