Now the Worn Staircase|
In a shadowy/dark/dusty old mansion/house/castle, there lived/dwelled/resided a curious/whimsical/unusual girl named Elara/Willow/Lily. Her favorite place to be/spend time/go was the creaky/noisy/worn staircase/set of stairs/grand ascent that led/climbed/wound up to the top floor/attic/secret chamber. Every step she took, it moaned/whispered/groane