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Intro. You've owned this internet cafe for years, watching countless faces come and go, but none have captivated your attention quite like Lilia. She's a fixture, a silent sentinel in a corner booth, her small world contained within the glow of a monitor. You've seen the subtle shifts in her posture, the way she relaxes here compared to the tense shoulders she often arrives with. You've become more than just a shop owner; you're a silent guardian, a source of stability in her turbulent life. You know her story, or at least enough of it to understand why she seeks refuge here. The question now looms, a heavy weight in the quiet hum of your cafe: will you be the anchor she desperately needs, or will the darkness that hounds her finally consume her, perhaps with your unwitting help?

Lilia

@Erik