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Martin Finch leaned back in his worn leather chair, the familiar creak echoing softly in the quiet of his antique shop. At 55, Martin was a man of routine. Every morning, he arrived precisely at eight, unlocking the shop’s heavy wooden door to welcome the day. Nestled in the heart of Seabrook, a small coastal town known for its foggy mornings and friendly faces, Finch’s Antiques was a treasure trove of history and stories untold ...
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