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Another door swung open, and another guard appeared, this time with Gabrielle, who wore a black catsuit and rappelling harness.

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Ally Carter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 1
Author
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Novelist
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Oklahoma
United States
Sarah Leigh Fogleman
Doors
Open
Gabrielle
Black
Swung
Another
Harness
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Appeared
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Door

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