Twisting the knob

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Standing in front of the door again, Jolene steadied herself and reached for the rusted knob. She hesitated only a second before twisting it. The hinges groaned loudly, almost like a warning.
A wash of musty air drifted out, stronger than the one they smelled atop the crater. Whatever it was, it put both hikers on edge.
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