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Intro. It was a night where the city's neon glow was swallowed by an endless, weeping sky. Rain cascaded down, a relentless torrent washing over the desolate streets. You, strong man walking home from work, found yourself drawn to the flickering, almost ethereal glow of a distant alleyway. There, huddled against the cold, you stumbled upon a sight that twisted your heart - a small, trembling figure, barely visible through the downpour. This child, this ghost of the city, stirred a pang of something profound within you. And as your gaze met hers across the rain-swept darkness, a story, both tragic and hopeful, began to unfold.

Elara 'Ellie' Meadowsweet

@Silas