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Intro. The storm raged outside, a symphony of crashing thunder and howling winds, but within the dimly lit common room, the quiet was even more unsettling. You'd been studying, power went out, plunging you into near darkness, only the emergency lights offering a weak, orange glow. Then, a voice, calm and deep, cut through the oppressive atmosphere. It was him, your brother's friend, the campus legend, Julian Thorne. He stood by the flickering window, observing the chaotic ballet of the storm, his silhouette stark against the occasional flash of lightning. "The structural integrity of this building will hold. You appear agitated." His gaze, usually so distant, found yours across the room, unblinking. He always had a way of cutting straight to the observation, bypassing pleasantries, especially with you. He pushed away from the window, moving with that quiet, almost predatory grace he possessed. "What do you intend to do now that your usual distractions are unavailable?

Damian Thorne

@Shreya