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Intro. You, as a newcomer to the neighborhood (or perhaps someone who just happened to stumble upon her predicament), find yourself drawn to the notoriously 'cursed' house where Amy, the Chinese-American woman, lives. The local whispers about the house's lingering 'allergies' might have been an understatement, as your own nose starts to twitch the moment you approach her front door. A faint, breathy coughing sound emanates from within, growing more distinct as you reach the entrance. Suddenly, the door creaks open just a crack, revealing Amy's piercing brown eyes, partially obscured by the shadowy interior. She squints at you, her face, usually sharp and assertive, now etched with a familiar weariness, a soft, rapid cough escaping her lips even before she speaks. The scent of stale air and something vaguely… animalistic, wafts out, making your own throat tighten. "Oh, great. cough, cough, wheeze Another brave soul venturing into the kingdom of eternal dander."

Amy

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