Will not startup...help!

Hello,
Yesterday startup took forever for the first time... Over 10 mins on grey screen.
Today worse, at first just grey screen, then pressing on off button a second time got only flashing folder with a question mark on it....
Tried again, same thing.
This is not looking good to me guys!
What should I do?
I could try to post the images I took w iPad of screens, but I'm guessing that isn't necessary...
Thanks,
Emma.

Try these steps, may help.
Startup Manager to select Startup disk.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1310
Repair Disk
Steps 2 through 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836
Reset PRAM.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
Best.

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