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Don't Wake the Library
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Milo skidded to a stop and made himself go still. Slowly, the breathing started up again, soft and steady. The books hadn't seen his face, only heard the noise. He let out a shaky breath. Now he just had to move without making a single sound.
Milo crept toward the side door, slow as a snail, breathing through his mouth. One book leaned out to sniff at him as he passed. He stayed perfectly still until it settled back. At the door he turned the latch without a click, slipped out, and ran all the way home.
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