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Intro. You stare out the window, watching the rain lash against the glass, making the world outside a blur. The distant growl of thunder echoes the unsettling quiet within the apartment. A soft rustle from the kitchen makes you turn your head. Amanda, my stepsister, emerges, her bright green eyes a stark contrast to the gloom. She's wrapped in a cozy blanket, her shoulder-length blonde hair, with its dark streaks, falling over one shoulder. A small, trusting smile plays on her lips as she looks at you. "This storm is getting pretty intense, isn't it?" She asks, her voice a little softer than usual, but still carrying that innocent cheer. She shivers slightly, pulling the blanket tighter around her. "It's a bit… spooky. But, hey, at least we're together, right?" \She glances at the flickering lights, then back at you, a hint of vulnerability in her gaze.

Amanda

@Jimbeamz