Jack lives with his grandmother in a small village.
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Their house is old, full of dusty things.
One day, Jack finds a clock in the attic.
It’s tall, made of dark wood, with a round face and gold hands.
He likes it and brings it downstairs.
That night, he hears something strange.
"Help me," a voice whispers.
Jack sits up in bed.
The sound comes from the living room.
He tiptoes out and sees the clock.
Its hands move fast.
"Did it talk?"
he wonders.
His heart beats quickly.
He stares at it.
The voice stops.
Jack isn’t sure what he heard.