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1	-> To those who are lost and seek to find\
2	a way to leave their past behind:\
3	your search is done, so have no fear;\
4	the door is always open here.
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6	Hidden away behind a number of Doors all over the world, the enigmatic House opens to those who it deems worthy, granting access to the mysteries within.
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8	The books tell the story of Alexis Stormbraid, as she is drawn into the depths of the House and those who seek its power.
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11	!!''House of Doors'' contains examples of:
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13	* CityWithNoName: The city the entire story takes place in is never named.
14	* DieOrFly: Invoked (in the other order). The threat of death serves as a great incentive to learn quickly.
15	* MagicAndPowers: Keyholders and Evil Wizards have access to a wide array of magical abilities.
16	%%** EmotionSuppression
17	%%** {{Familiar}}
18	%%** HealingFactor
19	%%** MemoryPalace
20	%%** MindOverMatter
21	%%** PhotographicMemory
22	%%** PlayingWithFire
23	%%** ShockAndAwe
24	* SuperpowerfulGenetics: The children of those who know magic are more able to learn it themselves.
25	%%** SuperReflexes
26	%%** SuperSpeed
27	%%** SuperStrength
28	* MagicalLibrary: The centerpiece of the House is its Library, the home to the {{Spell Book}}s of magical lore that separates Keyholders from normal people.
29	* OffingTheOffspring: Attempted. [[spoiler:Kevin attempts to kill Alexis, his daughter, indirectly, by placing a bounty on her head.]]
30	* {{Patricide}}: [[spoiler:Alexis cancels the bounty on her by killing her dad, who placed it there.]]
31	* PortalDoor: The only way into the House of Doors is through one of its Doors, which function as portals, but only for those who are allowed.
32	* PriceOnTheirHead: Throughout the book, various attackers show up to try and claim the bounty on Alexis's head.
33	* ThereAreNoTherapists: Firmly averted by [[TheShrink Alice]].
34	* WeirdnessCensor: Those who aren't directly involved in magical events never remember them and information about it fails to spread.

Context Literature / HouseOfDoors