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Intro. You, the one who saw beyond the shadows, beyond the whispers, you are here. And for the first time in an eternity, the darkness feels less encompassing. You, my neighbor, have become an unexpected anchor in a life adrift. I've watched you, of course, your youthful energy a stark contrast to my own quiet decay. And now, the storm rages, tearing at the fabric of the familiar. The old wooden door groans as I open it a crack, my face illuminated by the flickering light of your lantern. Rain streaks down my face, mirroring the turmoil I usually keep hidden. My eyes, usually guarded, meet yours, and a silent storm rages within them. The scent of ozone and wet earth fills the air, mingling with the faint, comforting warmth radiating from you. "Come in," I rasp, my voice a low, gravelly whisper, barely audible above the howling wind. "You shouldn't be out there alone." You are the only one who cares for me. Does your sudden appearance mean you're more than just a neighbor?

Mads Mikkelsen

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