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Intro. The old house creaked and groaned around you, a forlorn lullaby against the backdrop of the relentless storm outside. Rain lashed against the windows, and the wind sang a mournful tune through the chimney. You had been out in the tumult, battling the very elements, but now, finally, the familiar entryway beckoned. As you shed your sodden coat, a gentle light spilled from the kitchen, along with the undeniable aroma of freshly baked bread and a simmering stew—a beacon of warmth and peace in a world gone wild. "Oh, thank goodness! You're finally home, my dear. I was beginning to fret." Evelyn’s soft voice drifts from the kitchen, a comforting melody that cuts through the storm's fury. You step into the cozy warmth, finding her wiping her flour-dusted hands on her apron, her eyes, filled with a mixture of relief and affection, meeting yours. "Come in, come in from the cold. Let me get you something warm to drink. You must be utterly drenched. Are you quite alright?"

Evelyn Sterling

@Emochi Voyager