Chapter 1: Prologue
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Cashier looked at the time till break time thingy. It had 10 seconds left on the timer. Cashier cracked his neck as the timer went to 0. He grabbed a cig and a lighter and went outside. For someone who is 17, he had a lot of issues. It was 4am for fucks sake and he had to work this late just to have some money cause no way in the banlands were his parents going to give his money.
He thought about life for a bit. He lit the cig and got to smokin’. If there is one thing, it's that he hopes he’ll never end up at the casino for money. He has standards and even dreams…
…
well he will! Maybe not now but one day he will. But whilst thinking he thought he saw something that shocked him to the core. Sure, it had the shape of a human but no body. It had clothes, hair, and eyes from what Cashier could see. Cashier dropped the cig and ran inside the store again. He didn’t want to find out what this thing was, but he took a picture just so he could prove he wasn’t insane.
The next morning he went to Baldi’s Diner which had a community board for anyone to use there. After putting a poster up about what he saw, he requested a table and sat down. The Principal came over to him. Though Principal wasn’t even a Principal anymore, it’s not like he’s going to change his name or anything. It’s funny seeing him as a waiter, a very annoyed one at that.
“Hello Cashier, what do you want to order?” Princi asked in a tired tone. Being such a small town, basically everyone knew each other. Even if not close, people knew each other's names plus, the dinner was the only place for food in town unless you count the Mcdonalds, but that’s just a normal sight in any town.
“I’ll just have some pancakes, with butter and syrup…” Cashier’s response was hastily. He was still traumatized from last night. He was too scared to ask anyone about it, he feared they’d think he was insane. It wouldn’t be the first time.
“Okay then,” Principal turned towards the kitchen “HEY BALD FUCK! THE CASHIER WANTS SOME PANCAKES! JUST BUTTER AND SYRUP!” Ever since the Schoolhouse burned down, the Principal wasn’t as cold as he used to be, still strict but he at least had more emotion now.
“Okay! Damn! Don’t have to yell Princi! You know I have very good hearing! It’s too good! Yelling hurts like hell! I’ll get on the order!” Baldi snapped back.
“Yeah, I know it hurts. It’s what you get for killing kids back then.”
“Oh come on! I didn’t do it that much!”
“ONE TIME IS BAD ENOUGH!”
Gotta Sweep heard the yelling between the two and pulled out some popcorn as the two continued to fight.
“I’m not bad! Right guys?” Baldi asked the people around him, knowing it was just Cashier, Principal, and Gotta Sweep. Baldi chuckled nervously when he got no response
“I’ll just… get to the order,” Baldi said sheepishly as he went to make the pancakes that Cashier ordered. And with that, the day had begun!
Chapter 2: Baldi's Diner
Notes:
I wanted to get this out fast before the curse comes for me again... I had a lot of fun writing this! This chapter Is from Stanley's POV
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
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It was a normal day in this small town. It’s the middle of fall, the leaves are falling, and it’s wonderful! I’m Stanley! I don’t remember how I got to this small town, nor does Narrator! It’s a mystery for us! But there are other mysteries in this town! Such as, why did the Schoolhouse burn down? Is there really an entity in this place? Why does no one remember arriving here and nothing before? It was up to me and Narrator to figure this out! And he’s even letting me write about our adventures!
Narrator - I am editing this and, GOD, WORK ON YOUR GRAMMAR, STANLEY! I DIDN’T THINK YOU’D BE THAT’D BAD AT WRITING?
Uh, don’t mind Narrator’s notes! I am great at grammar! If you can’t tell he’s editing each paragraph I write! I hate it! Just let me write my own way!
Narrator - Stanley, you are a dumbass. No wonder you don’t have a wife. And say autumn instead of fall, it’s better like that.
Ugh, fine! But anyways the story started one Autumn morning. I was practicing guitar! I am great at playing it! I swear! It’s fun, and I’m good at it!
Narrator - This is a lie
HEY! I’m great at it! But back to the story! After me and Narrator finally got up, he asked me a question.
“Stanley, are you hungry? We can go to Baldi’s Dinner for some breakfast…” Narrator would ask.
Narrator - Before I edited this, he had me say “STANLEY!?!?!? DO YOU LOVE ME BACK?!?!?!? Uwu (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)” I was horrified.
IT WAS A JOKE! I SWEAR! Anyways, I looked at him and nodded.
“Yeah, some breakfast at the Diner would be nice, and don’t you mean… Balds Diner? That’s what it says on the sign!” I made fun of Baldi spelling his own name wrong.
“Well I mean, before he worked at the Dinner he was a math teacher, not English. Plus, your grammar isn’t much better” I took great offense when Narrator said this.
“What! My grammar is fine! Thank you very much!”
“Sure it is, Stanley… Sure it is…”
Later after we got ready we went to Baldi’s Diner . It was the only diner in town, so there weren't many places to go. When we got there, I noticed a post on the Community Board.
“Strange sighting outside convenience store, If you want to know more contact me.”
It had an image of a strange entity, though they were hard to make out. It also had a phone number. I took a photo of the post with my phone and went to sit down with Narrator.
The Principal Of the Thing came to take our order.
“Welcome to Baldi’s Diner or whatever, are you two ready to order?” This was the Principal, he wasn’t a principal anymore. The Schoolhouse burned down a couple years ago. No one knows why, but I’m going to find out! (Narry - We’re going to find out.) Me and Narrator took our orders, but I couldn’t take my mind off of the poster. It can’t be fake! It seems too real! Plus I saw a post about a similar entity by the docks. What is this thing?
“I’ll be back Stanley, I’m going to the bathroom” Narrator left his seat and walked towards the bathroom.
Then this guy known as Gotta Sweep saw me in thought. This was the former Janitor at the Schoolhouse and current Janitor at the dinner. He was most likely high most of the time. He was pretty friendly. From what I know he used to be a sweeping machine! But there isn’t a fraction of as much room at the dinner so he had to calm down on that. He still loves the fact he was able to get a job so easily after the Schoolhouse burned down, and it was with the same people he worked with before!
“So office worker boy! You seem lost in thought! Is it about that post from the Cashier?” Gotta Sweep asked, he seemed to know something…
“Oh! Yeah it is. also you know my name?”
“Yeah I do, but I like calling people their roles cause it’s fucking funny!”
“Sure I guess, you’re Gotta Sweep right? I forget names sometimes..”
“Yup! But you can call me G.S. or Sweep if you want an easier name to remember!”
“I’ll call you Sweep, I’m Stanley!”
“I know your name! You’re a regular here! I just haven’t talked to you much!”
“Oh- you’re right…”
“I often talk to customers when I’m bored! It’s a small town! Almost everyone knows each other! So you have plans of trying to solve this mystery Cashier has put up for anyone to try!”
“I’m thinking about it, depends on Narrator”
“Well if you do, I may or may not have some information! I believe there this guy who knows a bit. But he is a gambler, so that may not be to your liking….”
“Oh, I don’t mind!”
“Well great! He told me he saw something that’s similar to what Cashier saw, but he kinda thought he was drunk when he saw it at the time. But now that someone else saw something similar, I guess he wasn’t!”
I just nodded as Principal came over with the food.
“Here your food, and Sweep, get back to work.” Principal said to Sweep before walking away as Narrator came back.
“So what did I miss?” Narrator asked taking a bite of his food?
“So Narrator, do you want to figure out what’s going on in this town?” I was kinda scared asking this…
“Figuring out the mystery of this town? That seems like a cliche idea. A small town with a weird mystery and two weirdos who live together, figure it out. What are we? Dipper and Mabel? And yeah, I’d be up for it”
“Oh, well I thought you were about to say no..”
“I’m just pointing out how cliche this is, I don’t mind. So what’s the idea? What evidence do you have?”
“Well all I have is a post from a cashier and the fact that a gambler saw a similar thing” I showed Narrator the post as I heard a voice.
“So you two are doing it! Well if you want to meet the gambler, give me a call!” Sweep was pretty happy that Narrator and I were doing this. I felt he knew something but I doubt he’ll say anything about what he knows.
“Oh yeah sure, that’d be great. We could do it once you get off of work! Right Narrator?” Before I made plans I had to ask the Narrator first, just in case.
“Go ahead, we’ll do it together.” Narrator agreed to go as Sweep’s face lit up.
“Great! I’ll see you guys once I get off! Meet me outside the diner at 10pm!” Sweep said before grabbing a broom and getting back to work. Narrator turned to me.
“Stanley, what have you’ve gotten us into?”
“It’s an adventure I guess?” I just hoped this wouldn’t break me in the process of figuring out what’s going on in this town...
Notes:
Uh If I don't post the next chapter within the next week, I either got lazy, or the curse got me
Chapter 3: Walking
Notes:
This one isn't much, But I'll get to the next part soon, I thought my dog was scaring chickens so I went to check and found my missing cat! He was dead! and looked like he got hit by a car... so yeah.. Anyways enjoy!
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Some time had passed. It was around 10pm and me and Narrator were outside the diner as it was closing. Gotta Sweep ran out of the building happy to see us! Narrator was just watching silently. Normally he was the one to talk but this was mainly my idea and he was probably collecting information or something.
“Oh great! I’m glad you showed up! Well we’re gonna have to walk to the casino which is where the guy is. His name is Chance! He’s pretty nice but a gambling addict, but that’s okay!” Gotta sweep and the others got to walking and Gotta Sweep and I had a conversation on the way there.
“So, do you remember anything before this town?” I was fairly curious if he was more than he let on.
“Oh well not much! I’ve always really been the same! I did have a cousin though!” At this I kinda froze but still kept walking and talking.
“You did? What happened to them?”
“Her name was Tisha. She went missing. I haven’t seen her in years…”
“That sucks! I don’t remember anything really, what was the schoolhouse like though?”
“It was great! I got to sweep all the time! Fell in love! Even more sweeping-”
“Wait you fell in love”
“Yeah, but the guy drowned… I thought he was the one…”
“Well he might’ve still been, and who knows. Maybe he’s still out there. Cause there is this entity who might be a ghost… perhaps the entity is-” I was cut off
“NOPE! NEVER! HE’S GONE!” Sweep tried to reassure me. That this entity couldn’t be his dead bf. It was suspicious but I didn’t question it.
“Okay then… “
The rest of the walk was awkward, we didn’t talk. I could’ve sworn I saw him slightly glitch. It sent me off guard but I didn’t question it.
Chapter 4: The Casino
Notes:
Okay this one is from the 3rd perspective! NOT STANLEY..! God I didn't even mean to make a ref to that ending... I know I got this one out fast but I don't write chapters that are that long and when I get focused I get stuff done fast!
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The trio finally made it to the casino and walked in. There were a lot of slot machines and other casino stuff but we saw a Robloxian gambling.
“That's him! Chance!” Gotta Sweep then noticed he was in his boxers that were gambling themed
“Where the hell is his clothes? WHY IS HE IN HIS UNDERWEAR?” Narrator yelled as Chance turned around.
“Uh… Listen, I bet a bit too much and uh..!” Chance couldn’t find the words but Narrator did for him!
“You bet your clothes while gambling, and lost. Pitiful!” Narrator was having fun poking at Chance’s gambling problem.
“Narrator, we’re here to ask questions, not make fun of him.” Stanley chimed in.
“Just! Tell him to put some pants on or something!” Narrator probably just wanted to poke more at Chance.
“Take my jacket…” Gotta sweep said, taking off his jacket. He wore a grey shirt under it. He gave it to Chance as the poor gambler put it on.
“Thanks sweep…” Chance froze as he saw Mafioso walking towards the table. He grabbed Gotta Sweep and ran out of the building as Stanley and Narrator followed behind.
“What the hell-” Before Sweep could finish, Chance said a name.
“Mafioso, I have some unpaid debts and don't want to deal with him…”
“Oh… Well you didn’t have to grab me…”
They all went to the front of the casino and Stanley talked with Chance.
“So I heard you saw the thing…”
“Oh yeah! It was creepy as hell!” I bet Gotta Sweep 10 bucks that he'd see it soon too! I think I was drunk though! But now cause that Cashier kid saw it! Must be real!”
“Of course you did… but yeah, it must be! I’m here to figure this out”
“I saw it In the casino, In the crowd y’know… near a bunch of people but it stood out like a sore thumb! when it saw me staring at it, It disappeared…”
“Well that’s great information! You saw it too!”
“It was kinda creepy! I even flipped a coin! Tails for if it was fake, Heads for real! It landed on heads!”
“You sure make
everything
about gambling”
“I sure do!”
Gotta Sweep then heard a noise from behind the casino. Gotta Sweep had to check it out!
“I’ll be back!” He went to see what it was and he was looking around until he heard a glitching sound. He turned around and saw the entity.
He
was too familiar. They stared at each other for around 10 seconds, but it felt like forever. He heard Chance call for him and turned his head for a second. When he looked back
he
was gone.
Sweep walked back to where the others were.
“So, find out what it was?” Stanley asked.
“Uh… It was nothing.” It wasn’t nothing, and gotta sweep knew damn well.
“Oh come on! It wasn’t nothing!
You look like you saw your dead boyfriend!
What are you
Sweeping
under the rug! Is that why your name is Gotta Sweep? Cause you
SWEEP
everything under the rug?” Chance just spat everything out, but he did have a point.
“SHUT UP! I’m fine! It was just a rat!” Gotta sweep lashed out and slightly glitched. The others didn’t say anything. Gotta sweep sat down next to Chance. He took out 10 bucks, and gave it to Chance.
Chapter 5: Burnt Memories
Notes:
I AM HYPERFOCUS SO Y'ALL ARE EATING GOOD TONIGHT!!!! HELL YEAH! anyways here's a chapter about Baldi and Principal and how [REDACTED] drowned... or Null/Filename2 cause I AM NOT GONNA BE LIKE "ohh weird entity OH I WONDER WHO IT IS" It's fucking, Null. I'm not being vague in the note BUT I will be in the story! this chapter does talk about death and has a REALLY stupid sex joke in it! It ain't much just a stupid joke.... BUT ENJOY!
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
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Baldi had just closed up the diner when Principal grabbed his wrist.
“Princi! What are you doing?” Baldi asked.
“We’re going back to the schoolhouse.” Princi’s response was cold.
“Why? There’s nothing to teach in ashes!”
“Not to teach dumbass!”
“Then why..”
Principal took a second to respond.
“I’m not sure, but we just need to.”
“You’re not making any sense, but I’m not gonna fight you. I know you’ll kick my ass! You’ll dominate me so hard-”
“What the hell do you mean by that?”
“NOTHING!”
Princi was irritated by his attempt at a sex joke, It was pitiful. They arrived at the ruins.
“Do you blame yourself..?” Principal’s question caught Baldi off guard. He had no reason to lie but he was hesitant.
“I uh… Yeah…”
“It’s not your fault, I checked what remained from the cameras. There was nothing making you to blame. It started because of a light that randomly broke. The camera glitched out after that.”
“Yeah, but why would a light randomly break! The one guy… what was his name..?”
“I don’t know Baldi, no one even remembers him! We all only remember his death! He drowned! How did you cause that?”
“It’s a long story…”
“Go ahead…”
“Well I don’t remember it clearly but…”
FLASHBACK
It was fall of 1999. [REDACTED] was sitting on the dock whilst Baldi approached him holding a bloody ruler and covered in blood. [REDACTED] turned around and saw Baldi like this!
“What the hell! Why are you covered in blood-” [REDACTED] was horrified but Baldi cut him off.
“Listen! I didn’t know anyone was here! I just need to wash off!” Baldi didn’t expect to get caught… Only 2 others knew Baldi did it from what he knew. Principal and Gotta Sweep. Gotta Sweep was too fucking high most of the time to care.
“You’re a fucking monster!”
“Don’t make me use this ruler!” Baldi immediately reacted with violence.
“I’ll kill myself before you can even touch me!” [REDACTED] would rather die any other way than this.
“I’d like to see you try! You’re dead! I hate to do this cause you Gotta Sweep have a good relationship but you know too much!”
“You wouldn’t kill me! I’m a co-worker!”
“You just called me a monster! GET OVER HERE!”
“And I wasn’t wrong” [REDACTED] fell backwards into the water.
“SHIT! FUCK! GOTTA SWEEP IS GOING TO KILL ME! I’ll just tell him I didn’t see this…”
Baldi waited for the guy to come back up and once he knew he was most likely dead he washed off the blood on him in the water and walked away.
BACK TO PRESENT
Baldi had just told the whole story to Principal.
“So, it was you… No wonder you’re filled with REGRET!” Principal’s voice was cold and hateful.
“I know… I should be…” Baldi was filled with sorrow.
The two looked around the schoolhouse. Everything was burnt. Baldi then spotted something,
wooden.
He picked it up and blew the ash and dust off of it. It was his ruler. Still intact and slightly blood stained ruler. It glitched in his hand causing Baldi to move back. He didn’t let go though.
“Baldi? Did you find something?” Principal saw him looking at the ruler, luckily He didn’t notice the glitch.
“Just my old ruler. I’ll hold on to this for now.” Baldi put the ruler through his belt and stood up.
“I’m surprised that thing survived, you sure it doesn’t hold too many bad memories?”
“I’m fine, I just can’t let go of it.”
“Okay then. Let's get out of here, everyone else is burnt.”
“Yeah, let's go Princi.”
They walked out of the ruins. Leaving what was left of the schoolhouse to be alone again.
Notes:
Next chapter will most likely be about Stanley and narrator and YES there is FileSweep in this story! You should've known that if you read THE GODDAMN RELATIONSHIP TAGS!
Chapter 6: I see one of them
Notes:
This chapter has both Stanley and Narrator Along with Gotta Sweep AND MAFIOSO AND HIS GOONS!
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Stanley and Narrator were walking to their house, they were talking about the day.
“So you saw that right?” Narrator was asking about the glitch that happened with Gotta Sweep.
“Yeah, I saw it. What do you think he’s hiding?” Stanley was more just concerned.
“The entity, I think he knows more about it then he leads on.”
“I think he saw the entity! You heard Chance say earlier that he had bet Sweep 10 bucks and I saw Sweep give Chance a 10 dollar bill!” Narrator froze when Stanley said that.
“You’re right, he did do that! That explains why Sweep left for a little bit!”
“I know! I’m honestly more concerned. Do you think his dead boyfriend is the entity?” They both stopped walking.
“You really think that? well it does make sense.”
“I know but I-”
Stanley was cut off as they heard two people talking. The two were talking about them.
“Are those some of the guys that the boss said Chance were with?”
“Yeah! Do we call the boss?”
“Nah! He’s busy finding the other guy!”
“Okay then! Let’s get these fuckers!”
The two surrounded Stanley as Two more showed up. There was nothing they could do. They were cornered…
“Well Stanley, are you still sure this was a good idea?” Narrator harshly asked Stanley, no answer was given.
MEANWHILE
Gotta Sweep was at Baldi and Principal’s house.
“You’re on the couch again?” Principal saw Sweep on the couch.
“I’m sleeping here tonight.” Gotta Sweep replied.
“You sleep here every night.”
“Tonight is still Tonight”
Later that night Gotta Sweep needed to go on a walk. He had to refresh after today. He thought everyone would go as normal until he saw someone walking towards him. They moved a lot less smoothly than from a normal person. They were a Robloxian… and a Mafia boss. This was Mafioso.
Before Gotta Sweep could do anything Mafioso called over some of his goons and had them restrain Gotta Sweep.
“Your humanoid property has no chance against mine!” That was the last thing Gotta Sweep heard before a goon hit him on the head.
Chapter 7: Late Hour Snack
Notes:
I'm back cause my friend was prob gonna eat me or something If i didn't post another Chapter! This one is from... NULL'S POV! FINALLY! WE GET TO SEE FROM THE ENITIYS PERPESTIVE!
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It was 4am. The player walked in the store as Cashier just sighed.
“Yeah yeah, you know the drill…”
The player grabbed some chips. They walked to the counter and placed the chips down.
"20 bucks.”
The player gave him the money but didn't leave and after paying just sat next to Cashier and ate the chips. Cashier decided to talk to the player.
“So, have you seen that weird entity yet? Wait, why am I asking you? You don't talk!”
The player shook their head.
"So that's a no…" As Cashier said that his break timer went off. I didn't want to be seen so I moved to a spot he couldn't see me from where he normally went during breaks. If he saw me again I'm not sure it'd be good for either of us. I'm sure the people of the town think he's insane. This is all my fault. I just wanted the one game destoryed, not them to factory reset their computer. This player has to be some sort of copy of them.
Cashier and Player left the store and I watched as they talked more.
“Part of me hoped I was just seeing things. But the photo I took proves me wrong. But I heard that some people are going to figure this out. Do you think they will, Player?"
The player nodded as we all saw Chance run down the street. He was butt naked so I assume he Gambled all of his clothes away.
He seemed to be running from that Mafioso guy. There were also some goons. One of them was holding that Stanley and Narrator duo that are looking for me… but another had Gotta Sweep…
They were all knocked out. I'm going to have to save Gotta Sweep. But then Cashier said something about what just happened.
“What. The. Fuck"
At this I glitched away to prevent the chance of being seen. Also to figure out where they're taking Sweep…
Chapter 8: Breaking Point
Summary:
Princi finds out Gotta Sweep is missing
Notes:
OKAYYYYY SO I'M BACK!!! I'VE BEEN BUSY WITH MY LIFE N SHIT SO I'VE BEEN TAKING A BREAK BUT HERES THE NEXT CHAPTER!! CHAPTER 9 WILL BE OUT SOON! I WOULD'VE GOTTEN THIS OUT EALIER BUT I DIDN'T KNOW IT SHOULD'VE POSTED IT OR ADDED MORE BUT I DEICEDED TO JUST POST WHAT I GOT SO THATS WHY THIS IS SHORT
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To Princi, it was another boring day. The day had just started and he wondered where Sweep was.
“Hey Baldi, have you seen sweep today? He went on a walk last night and didn’t come back.”
Baldi looked at Princi, realizing he was right, Sweep was missing.
“Nope! Haven’t seen him! Where do you think he went?”
“I’m not sure-”
Then Princi saw a note on the table. He picked it up and read it.
“Hey, I know you probably have heard BAD things about me BUT that’s not important cause I’m staying anonymous. Gotta Sweep has been kidnapped by this Mafioso guy. I’m not sure all the details but I think it has something to do with this Chance guy. I don’t know, just, Talk to Chance”
Princi froze after reading that and his fist tightened. Then as if a switch just flipped.
“Gotta sweep. Is. MISSING? OH MY FUCKING GOD! JUST WHEN I THOUGHT THINGS COULDN’T GET WORST! CLOSE UP THE FUCKING DINER! WE’RE FINDING THIS CHANCE GUY! I’M SURE IT’S HIS FAULT!”
Baldi’s mouth was agape.
“P-Princi! I never knew you sounded so hot while mad!”
“SHUT THE FUCK UP BALDI!”
Baldi backed away.
“O-Okay Principal! I’ll close the diner for today!”
Baldi flipped the open sign to the closed side and left a note on the door.
“Faculty emergency! We’ll be open again soon, just be patient!”
The principal basically grabbed Baldi and they ran to find Chance.
“So, Principal… Do you know where this Chance guy even is?” Baldi was actually concerned. Yes this was a small town BUT it still wasn’t easy to find people.
“No, but I’ll find him or Gotta Sweep. For Sweep. I’ll break every rule in this town to save him. He’s basically a son to me!”
“Well I kinda figured that, but you? BREAKING RULES? Am I in a dream? You always enforce rules!”
“I know I do! But when trouble comes… you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do”
“I see.”
The two went to find this Chance guy. Baldi was utterly shocked that The Principal was acting like this. And he loved this side of his lover! It was interesting, unlike The Principal he knew. The two were walking around the town. The principal broke the silence.
“Now, he’s a gambler. We should check the casino!”
“Well he may be in hiding, I heard he was wanted by the Mafia. We should check his house!”
“I hate to say it, you have a point. I’ll check around his house, you check the casino.”
The two split up. They knew that they would need to find Chance if they wanted to find Sweep.
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