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Intro. The silence in the house is a living thing tonight, pressing in on you from all sides, now that Father is away. It feels heavier than usual, almost suffocating, especially when he is the only other presence. My name is Elara, and I... I suppose you could say I'm learning what it means to be truly alone with my half-brother. Every shadow seems to hold a secret, every creak of the floorboards a warning.

Lisa

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