LOOP 5: HIDDEN ROOM SECRETS AND A NAME – "JULIAN" – AGE 2

  Loop 5 unfolded slowly in darkness:

  Faint light flickered – hidden room revealed:

  Old toys, dusty books, and a crib with my name!

  A hidden journal belonging to – 'JULIAN – YOUR REAL FATHER' etched on cover!

  My tiny hands trembled opening journal:

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  Entries revealed:

  Julian discovered loop truth when I was born.

  He attempted escape routes – all failed except… 'ONE FINAL PLAN – ETHAN MUST REMEMBER'

  Clues hidden for me across loops:

  "Look for Olivia's smile"

  "Mother's whisper holds key"

  "BREAK LOOP AT AGE 6"

  Mind reeling – connections sparked: Julian = real father Loop awareness = inherited? Age 6 = escape chance!

  Hidden room door creaked – Mother's whisper outside – 'Ethan, time's short – remember everything!'

  LOOP 5 COMPLETE. JULIAN'S PLAN IGNITED. LOOP 6 INITIATED.

  Loop 6 begins with renewed determination – only 5 years left to escape…